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Photo of poison ivy. Poison ivy belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, and there are about 30 species that grow in the Americas, but mostly Asia, according to the American Museum of Natural History.

How To Identify Poison Ivy “Poison Ivy is probably best identified by its trifoliate leaves, which are a compound leaf made of three leaflets (hence, the old rhyme ‘leaves of three, let it be ...

Poison ivy causes allergic reactions in most people—and pets—due to an oily compound called urushiol found in the plant’s leaves, stems and roots. This same chemical is also present in ...

What does a poison ivy rash look like? How long does it last? The rash develops 12 to 48 hours after contact, and can last two to three weeks, according to the Mayo Clinic. It often appears in a ...

Toxic and poisonous plants grow in Michigan, including giant hogweed, poison ivy, poison oak, wild parsnip, poison sumac and poison hemlock. Contact with the plants can cause skin irritation ...

Poison ivy is native to Ohio, and plays an important role in the ecosystem when temperatures begin to cool and the food for animals dries up. “They’re not the best source of food for animals ...