Poisonous+Plants+Info

This page will inform you about Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac. The oil on these plants that makes them so dangerous is called __urushiol__.

**__Identification__** Remember: "//Leaves of three, let it be//" and "//Berries white, run in fright."// //Poison Ivy// - Has __3 divided leaves__. The __center leaflet__ is on a __longer stalk__. Has __white, waxy berries__ on the stem. More of a __toothed edge.__ //Poison Oak// - Has __3 leaves__. __Edges__ of leaves more __smooth__. __Shiny__ on __top__ and __bottom__ of leaf. Has __greenish-white berries__. __Stems__ are __fuzzy__. //Poison Sumac// - __Stems__ that are __red__. Has __7-13 leaflets__ per leaf. Has __smooth, wavy edges__. __Non-"hairy"__ stems. Has __small, white__ flowers. Have __mis-shapenly circular__ berries.

**__Treatment:__** Wash IMMEDIATELY!! Wash with water (and soap if available). Replace all clothes and set aside for reduced chance of re-exposure. Set aside all gear that could be contaminated. Get medical attention. Rash lasts 5-12 (up to 30 days if re-exposed).
 * Important: Oil will bind to skin in a few minutes. If washed before this happens, rash can be prevented!!**

**__Poison Ivy__** Can grow on ground or up a structure. It is a vine. All parts of plant is poisonous. Avoid burning (even if dead). Poisonous all year. Berries are good for birds. Rash can appear in 5 mins.
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Changes color according to season. Always poisonous (even if dead). Do not burn. It is a shrub. Grows in direct sunlight. Rash appears in 12-72 hours.
 * __Poison Oak__ **
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Grows only in very wet areas. Very rare. Always poisonous. Grows as a tree. Do not burn. Rash starts in 24-36 hours.
 * __Poison Sumac__ **
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__**Geographic Distribution**__ The bright green areas are the counties where these poisonous plants can be found. Be Prepared!!!