What does poison ivy look like? How to identify the plant and treat the rash

There are multiple subspecies of poison ivy in North America, but all have leaf groups of three and can be green or have a ...

Everyone's reaction to poison ivy is different — here's how to tell how long your rash will last

How long your poison ivy rash will last depends on the severity of exposure as well as whether you've had a rash in the past, ...
NPR

Poison ivy is poised to be one of the big winners of a warming world

Over a decade ago, when Peter Barron started removing poison ivy for a living, he decided to document his work. "Every year I always take pictures of the poison ivy as it's blooming," said Barron, who ...
Yahoo

From poison ivy to poison hemlock. Here’s what to know on toxic plants in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — From the deserts to the mountains, the Land of Enchantment has a lot of nature – much of it beautiful, and some of it warranting caution. That includes toxic, or poisonous plants ...
Idaho Statesman

Yes, Boise poison ivy grows in winter. Here’s how to identify the plant, contact symptoms

It’s not a new phenomenon in Boise, but it always bears a yearly reminder: Keep an eye out for poison ivy in the Treasure Valley. The three-leaf plant, which causes an itchy red rash and blisters, is ...
NBC4 Columbus

Poison oak, ivy and sumac: Differences and what to do

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more people will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. While it’s worth experiencing for yourself, there are some ...
Detroit Free Press

Is there more poison ivy than usual? Why it may seem to be everywhere

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...
PBS

Toxicologist explains how poison ivy and bee stings are nature’s chemical weapons

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many ...