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Toxicodendron diversilobum (syn. Rhus diversiloba), commonly named Pacific poison oak [1] or western poison oak, is a woody vine or shrub in the sumac family, Anacardiaceae. It is widely distributed in western North America, inhabiting conifer and mixed broadleaf forests , woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral biomes. [ 2 ]
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.
They may be toothed or have smooth edges. Flowers, berries: Possibly greenish-white flowers and whitish-yellow berries. ... What does poison oak look like? Poison oak is a vertical, ...
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 ...
Recognize plants that may cause a rash, such as poison ivy, poison oak, or bull nettle. Do not make toys or whistles from unknown flowers or trees. What to do if you come into contact with a toxic ...
Western poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum) leaflets also grow in threes on the end of a stem, but each leaflet is shaped somewhat like an oak leaf. Western poison oak grows only in western North America, although many people refer to poison ivy as poison oak, because poison ivy grows in either the ivy-like form or the brushy oak-like form ...
The safest way for you to get rid of poison oak is to get a professional to do it. That way, you will not need to go anywhere near it. These plants can be stubborn and the root systems can be ...