Poison ivy leaves

Poison Ivy (shown), Oak and Sumac are very common in the South. Your best defense against these irritating plants is to be able to identify and steer clear of them. As the saying goes - leaves of three, let them be.

How to identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac plants, [PICTURES], prevent exposure, and recommended remedies to treat the initial rash.

It can be hard to tell if the plant you’re looking at is poison ivy or a lookalike. Here’s our guide to identifying and getting rid of poison ivy safely.

BlackBerry NOT poison ivy

The many colors of Poison Ivy leaves - young shiny dark reddish leaves. Species: Rhus radicans (related to Toxicodendron radicans - Eastern Poison Ivy). You may show and share the set as a slideshow for educational purposes, non-commercially with attribution: © 2010 Virens. All rights reserved. Photos http://bit.ly/poisonivyleaves --- or --- slideshow http://bit.ly/poisonivyslideshow --- and don't touch those leaves!

The poison oak that grows in the east, Toxicodendron pubescens, can look a lot like poison ivy and they even grow intermixed, which adds to the confusion.But there are some distinct difference from eastern poison ivy which we look at in photos below.

Botanical illustration of ivy leaf by Lizzie Harper

Identify Poison Ivy EASILY · Leaves of Three · Alternating Side Shoots · Jagged Edges · Aerial Roots · Reddish Stem · Glossy Leaves (Top Only). Repin it to your own inspiration board.

The many colors of Poison Ivy leaves - Spring and Summer greens. Species: Rhus radicans (related to Toxicodendron radicans - Eastern Poison Ivy). You may show and share the set as a slideshow for educational purposes, non-commercially with attribution: © 2010 Virens. All rights reserved. Photos http://bit.ly/poisonivyleaves --- or --- slideshow http://bit.ly/poisonivyslideshow --- and don't touch those leaves!

Poison ivy is present in spring and winter, too, not just in summer and autumn. Learn how to identify poison ivy and remove it from your yard safely.