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Toxicodendron diversilobum is extremely variable in growth habit and leaf appearance. It grows as a dense 0.5–4 metres (1 + 1 ⁄ 2 –13 feet) tall shrub in open sunlight, a treelike vine 3–9 m (10–30 ft) and may be more than 30 m (100 ft) long with an 8–20 centimetres (3 + 1 ⁄ 4 – 7 + 3 ⁄ 4 inches) trunk, as dense thickets in shaded areas, or any form in between.
Poison oak refers to two plant species in the genus Toxicodendron, both of which can cause skin irritation: Toxicodendron diversilobum or Pacific poison oak, found in western North America Toxicodendron pubescens or Atlantic poison oak, found in southeastern North America
Poison oak is not an oak (Quercus, family Fagaceae), but this common name comes from the leaves' resemblance to white oak (Quercus alba) leaves, while poison ivy is not an ivy (Hedera, family Araliaceae), but has a superficially similar growth form. Technically, the plants do not contain a poison; they contain a potent allergen.
Never chew on jewelry made from seeds, beans, or grasses from plants. Recognize plants that may cause a rash, such as poison ivy, poison oak, or bull nettle. Do not make toys or whistles from ...
Poison ivy and poison oak are the most common around the Triangle, Briggs said, while sumac is in much wetter areas, such as the coastal plains and mountain bogs. An oily chemical is what makes ...
An expert from Franklin County's Keystone Health shares information about poison ivy, oak and sumac, and the effects of the poisonous plants. Take Care: What you need to know about poison ivy, oak ...
Toxicodendron pubescens (syn. Rhus pubescens), commonly known as Atlantic poison oak, [2] or eastern poison oak, is an upright shrub which can cause contact dermatitis for most people. Description [ edit ]
Although he reported success, most experts recommend against the ingestion of poison oak, poison ivy, poison sumac and anything alike — and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns ...