Lithraea caustica
| Lithraea caustica | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae | 
| Clade: | Tracheophytes | 
| Clade: | Angiosperms | 
| Clade: | Eudicots | 
| Clade: | Rosids | 
| Order: | Sapindales | 
| Family: | Anacardiaceae | 
| Genus: | Lithraea | 
| Species: | L. caustica | 
| Binomial name | |
| Lithraea caustica | |
Lithraea caustica (commonly known as the litre tree,: 237 and historically as llithi or liti) is a species of flowering plants in the soapberry family Anacardiaceae. This plant is endemic to central Chile; an example occurrence is in the area of La Campana National Park and Cerro La Campana. The tree is a well known human allergen and can cause a rash of the skin, the effects of and susceptibility to which can vary greatly among individuals.