Station 4: Poison Ivy - toxicondendron radicans

"Leaves of three? Let it be!"

Which Plant is Poison Ivy?   Place your mouse on the image to find out

• Poison ivy can grow as an herb on the forest floor, or as a vine.
• The vines become woody and hairy and live for many years.
• All parts of this plant can cause a reaction if you are sensitive.
• They can cause an allergic reaction even in winter.
• In the spring they may have a reddish tint.
• Notice that the paired lower leaves are often asymmetrical, the basal parts being larger and more deeply indented.
• Virginia creeper and poison ivy often climb trees together
• Hog Peanut, another 3 leafed herb and vine may be mistaken for poison ivy