Genus Rhus is a scientific name commonly used to describe a group of flowering plants. However, there are several other synonyms that are used interchangeably to describe these plants. One such synonym is Toxicodendron, which is derived from the Greek words "toxon" and "dendron" meaning "arrow" and "tree" respectively. This name refers to the arrow-like shape of the leaves of some plants in this group. Another synonym for Genus Rhus is Schinus, which is derived from the Greek word "schinos" meaning "mastic tree". This name refers to the aromatic resin that is produced by some of the plants in this group. Other synonyms for Genus Rhus include Searsia, Terebinthus, and Pistacia.