**2.2** *Rhus typhina* **L.**

*Rhus typhina* L. (Staghorn sumac) is belongs to Anacardiaceae family (**Figure 2**). It has greater distribution in subtropical and temperate regions around the world, notably in Africa and North America. It has a maximum height ranging from 30 to 35 feet. Its seeds contain enormous potential as feedstock for biodiesel production [40]. *R. typhina* plant grows rapidly and produces abundance of seeds. About 300–400 trees can be planted, with approximate 78,000 kg seeds

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and 17,160 kg production per hectare, respectively. *R. typhina* oil yield has been reported as 9% w/w on the basis of acetone/water extract 9:1 v/v [44] and 12% [45]; wherein we obtained 22% oil contents [40].
