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While we know you'll likely avoid both plants wherever you see them, it's still a good idea to know which is which between poison oak nd poison ivy.

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

As temperatures in the First State start to increase, people will be spending more time outdoors. Whether gardening or hiking, Delaware residents need to be on the lookout for certain plants that will ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - With the warm spring weather, plants are growing, including the poisonous variety such as poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. These plants have a substance called ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are all known to cause an itchy rash. But they’re not the only plants that can irritate your skin. Get to know wood nettle, stinging nettle, leadwort, ragweed, ...

When skin touches poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac plants, the oils from the plant can cause a rash. This rash can be very uncomfortable, itchy and unsightly. The medical name for this rash is ...

Well over half of the human population is sensitive to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac. Rashes usually peak in early summer, and tens of thousands of people in the United States go to the ...

Many Ozarkians are gearing up for summer outdoor recreation. Hiking, camping, fishing, and rafting are all popular activities in the area. Anyone outdoors brushing up against plants may occasionally ...

You're working in your garden, pulling weeds and making sure everything looks pretty. A few hours later, while admiring your garden, you start to feel an itch on your arm and notice some red bumps. At ...