Poison ivy plant

BlackBerry NOT poison ivy

Most three leaf plants have symmetrical leaves, the most common exception to this is the young Box Elder tree. Learn more about what poison ivy looks like.

Learning how to identify poison ivy is important for every gardener. Avoid a painful rash with these simple tips for spotting this poisonous plant.

Along with photos, identification and distribution information, this bulletin (E3438) also discusses the irritant substance urushiol and nonchemical and chemical control options.

Poison ivy demands respect and challenges our epidemic of “plant blindness.” It’s getting more noxious with rising carbon dioxide levels.

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.