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Toxicodendron radicans, commonly known as eastern poison ivy [3] or poison ivy, is a species of allergenic flowering plant. It has numerous subtaxons and forms both vines and shrubs. Despite its common name, it is not a true ivy, but rather a member of the cashew and pistachio family Anacardiaceae.
Poison ivy is a type of allergenic plant in the genus Toxicodendron native to Asia and North America. Formerly considered a single species, Toxicodendron radicans , poison ivies are now generally treated as a complex of three separate species: T. radicans , T. rydbergii , and T. orientale .
Poison Ivy is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.Created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Carmine Infantino, she debuted in Batman #181 (June 1966) and has become one of the superhero Batman's most enduring enemies belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery.
The oil urushiol is found in poison ivy’s leaves, stem and roots. It can cause itchy rashes when it comes in contact with skin. The rash usually develops around 12 to 48 hours after contact and ...
Poison ivy. What it looks like: Poison ivy is a type of allergic contact dermatitis that is caused by the oil (urushiol oil) in the poison ivy plant, explains Karan Lal, D.O., M.S., F.A.A.D ...
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.
Pileolaria brevipes, also known as poison ivy rust, is a species of autoecious fungus in the order Pucciniales. [1] Pileolaria brevipes parasitizes Toxicodendron diversilobum and Toxicodendron radicans. [2] [3] The color of this rust comes from "its asexual spores called urediospores". [3]
Poison ivy was recently encountered in the Table Rock area, but it can also grow along most trails in the Treasure Valley, including the Boise Greenbelt. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For ...