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What is the chemical in poison ivy poison oak and poison sumac called?
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Urushiol
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Which is worse poison ivy poison oak or poison sumac?
sumac
How can you tell you have poison ivy?
You can tell if you have poison ivy by the rash. You will start to see the rash 12- 48 hrs after being exposed. The rash is usually a straight line from where the plant hit you but can be more spread out if you where exposed by clothing, your pet, smoke, ect.
What is a rash LIKE poison ivy but not if it weren't march and if i didn't know how i could have been exposed i would have sworn it is poison ivy?
It could be from poison oak or sumac, which are very similar to poison ivy. It could also be a reaction to something else you rubbed against or something you ate or put on your skin (like a cream). If anti-itch cream or poison ivy-like relief medications don't work and the rash persists or spreads or gets worse for a few more days or so, go to a doctor. They could probably help tell you more clearly what might be wrong.
Is poison sumac contagious?
as far as I know...no. I dont think it is.Answer:Nope -- not contagious at all, although Urushiol, the oil that makes poison ivy toxic, can last a while on shoes and clothing. Once on human skin, however, it metabolizes and cannot be passed.
Does poison ivy grow in North Carolina?
North Carolina has poison ivy as well as poison oak.
Which is worse poison ivy poison oak or poison sumac?
sumac
Why is poison sumac worse than poison ivy?
Cause it just it.
Do poison ivy oak and sumac have spores?
i think not
Can poisen sumac kill people?
No, poison sumac can not kill people but it can give you a rash just like poison ivy.
What is the itchy wild green leaves plant?
Those would be poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac.
Is pine tar poisonous?
No. It actually helps sooth the rash of poison ivy, oak, and poison sumac.
What is the rhyme about poison ivy and oak?
For Poison Ivy- " Leaves of three, let it be"Poison Oak- "Berries white, a poisonous sightPoison sumac- I don't know of any
What is the name of the skin irritant in poison ivy?
Poison ivy rash is caused by a sensitivity to an irritant found in poison ivy and similar toxic plants, such as poison oak and poison sumac. Each of these plants contains an oily resin called urushiol (u-ROO-she-ol) that can irritate the skin and cause a rash.
What is 'poison sumac' in Latin?
Toxicodendron vernix is the scientific name of 'poison sumac'. The plant contains the same urushiol oil that makes humans want to avoid contact with poison ivy [Toxicodendronradicans] and poison oak [Toxicodendrondiversilobum and Toxicodendron pubescens]. Of the three, poison sumac causes the most extreme allergic reaction in susceptible humans. In fact, many botanists describe poison sumac as the most toxic plant in the United States of America.
What is poison thunder wood?
Thunderwood is a traditional Southern name for poison sumac. It is a shrub/plant that is said to cause a rash ten times more painful than poison ivy, though the chemical, urushiol is the same.
Are cashew shells poisonous?
If you are allergic, then most certainly yes. The shell of the cashew contains urushiol which is the same chemical that makes the Japanese black lacquer tree, poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac so virulent.
Is the sumac plant always poisonous?
No, African sumac [Rhus lancea] isn't poisonous to animals. But it's a close relative of poison ivy [Toxicodendron radicans]. So all parts of the tree contain the urushiol oil to which many humans are allergic.
