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Oil is formed over millions of years, decaying plants and organic matter being compressed. Since oil originated from plants, it cannot actually poison them. Some forms of engine oil will poison plants because they are synthetic, or has been used oil it had been polluted with sulfur from the pistons of the engine.
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∙ 13y agonot exactly all but it can kill alot of plants if plants arent poisonous...
poisonous plants dont die because oil is poison too so ya.................
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What is a poison a protein produced by certain bacteria animals and plants?
toxin
Will oil hurt plants?
oil will prevent proper growth of the root system which will stop plant growth and may even kill it. It will also poison the plant. As well as contaminating the plant by adding harmful chemicals that animals and humans eat, which could harm them too.
A poison released by decaying matter?
Carbon dioxide is the poison released by decaying matter. When animals or plants die, they decay and release carbon dioxide.
How long does it take for saltwater to kill plants?
Saltwater with a heavy concentration of salt will wilt and kill most plants quickly, sometimes within an hour. Many people use it on things like poison oak and poison ivy. It is important not to get it on grass or plants because it will kill them also.
What do plants store as oils?
All plants store oil such as olive oil in their seeds. The excess energy that is available is used by plants to make glycerol and fatty acids.
Is it important not to burn plants with allergen type oils such as poison ivy and poison oak?
Yes, DO NOT BURN POISON IVY OR OAK because when the oil on the plants is being burned the smoke contains the oil. So when you touch or breathe in, you'll get poison ivy and end up in the emergency room.
Can you get poison ivy if you touch something that has been in it?
Yes, poison ivy plants have an oil coating on their leaves. If an animal or even a garden tool comes in contact with poison ivy and gets the oils on it you can get the oil on your skin through contact with that object. A delayed reaction to the oil is what causes the poison ivy rash. Technu and other companies sell a "soap"made for dissolving poison ivy oils off your skin, your pets, clothes, or even garden tools.
What plants are native to Minnesota?
I am from Minnesota and two plants I stayed away from are Poison Oak and Poison Ivy.
Why is Grass weak to Poison?
Because poison kills plants
What is the best way to find a professional to remove poison ivy plants?
Call a tree removel service. They will have the know how. You can spray the poison ivy with Roundup and save yourself a considerable amount of money. After the plants totally die (about 2 weeks) do not touch or burn the leaves as they will still have the poison ivy oil on them. Handle only with gloves.
Do poison dart frogs eat poison plants?
no they eat bugs
What plant does the poison dart frog get its poison from?
No frogs eat plants. Poison dart frogs get their poison from fire ants.
Can you get skins sores from plants?
Yes. Poison Ivy or Poison Oak would be examples.
What is the difference between a jungle and a forest?
a jungle has vines and wild animals, while a forest has poison plants a jungle has vines and wild animals, while a forest has poison plants a jungle has vines and wild animals, while a forest has poison plants
What plants are poisionus to humans?
Poison Ivy
What plants are commonly found in France?
alot of plants such as of course poison ivy.
Is poison sumac deciduous?
Yes, poison sumac [Toxicodendron vernix] is deciduous. Deciduous plants lose their foliage in the space of less than a year. Such is the case with poison sumac.But the leaf-dropping doesn't make the plant any less poisonous. The urushiol oil that causes the allergic reaction in many humans is found in all parts of the plants. In fact, that reaction may be brought about by rubbing against something on which the oil dripped as much as 1-1/2 years previously!
