Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

Poison ivy can be a climbing vine, shrub or bush. It has leaves that are elliptical in shape and grow in groups of three on a stem.

It can adapt and survive almost anywhere, even in human environment and global warming.

Poison Ivy oils often start a dermatologic reaction once contact with skin has been established. There are numerous over the counter options for poison ivy, including Ivarest, Ivastat and calamine lotion, and in severe cases, an antihistamine or even prescription steroids may be necessary.

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It is usually shinny with 3 leaves. Do not mistake poison ivy with the red vine you see sometimes. 7min itch is a ivy but not poison so don't mistake with that either. It can also look like a tree with a brown root climbing up it. It look much like when you get scratched hard and that place swells up.

Left to grow at it's own pace, Poison Oak will turn into thick vines that climb more than 50 feet up large trees and eventually kill them, by depriving them of sunlight. I've personally seen vines that are 4 inches thick, and 9 inches in circumference. Left to grow that large, these vines present a hazard to anyone in the vicinity, as high winds can blow leaves and blossoms up to 50 yards away. Simply being touched by these leaves can result in an outbreak. The plant itself is extremely resilient, and simply cutting it will not necessarily kill it. Large vines on a property I bought , even after being completely severed, managed to grow back together as if nothing had ever happened. At that point I began to remove a six inch section of these large vines completely, by making two cuts, and removing the center section. That did indeed kill the plant from the cut upwards. In order to kill the vine from the cut down, I drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the bottom part of the vine, about an inch deep, and filled it with a plant poison (Roundup). Killing the plant however does not kill the hazard. If practical, let Mother Nature dispose of the dead plant and vines, even if it takes years for them to rot away. If you need to get rid of the plants and vines faster than that, I would recommend collecting them with heavy clothing and gloves on. Use only hand clippers and hand saws. A chain saw will throw the plants poisonous oils into the air, and possibly cause an outbreak. Do NOT let the dead plant touch your bare skin. I once got a reaction from a vine that I killed an entire year before. Once collected, dump them responsibly in woodland or a landfill. Under no circumstances should you try to burn Poison Ivy or Poison Oak vines, even when they are dead, because inhalation of smoke from the burning of these plants can cause a severe reaction inside your lungs, which would guarantee you some hospital time, at the very least. True or not, I can't say, but I have heard of a death caused by the inhalation of poison oak smoke.

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Acutally, you can't spread and poisonish rash (ivy, oak, suma) by itching it. You will only infect the area. Other rashes and blisters appear, because you have thicker skin in the areas where the rash pops up later, than where it pops up sooner. (i.e. your face nack and forearms and legs will have the rash first, then a few days later your hands and feet will show up, it all depends on the contact with the oil from the plant and how long it takes your body to react to it. It is NOT contagous and CAN NOT be spread by itching or touching the rash and/or blisters.

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Poison sumac [Toxicodendron vernix] may reach a mature height of 7 meters [20 feet]. The plant contains the same urushiol oil that's the hallmark of poison ivy [Toxicodendron radicans] and poison oak [Toxicodendron diversilobum, and Toxicodendron pubescens]. But the allergic reaction that it may cause in humans is the most extreme of the three plants. In fact, many botanists rank poison sumac among the most toxic of plants in the United States of America.

Ivy climbs up trees,walls,and even lamp posts! Ivy climbs so that it can get an advantage in photosynthesis! You see, ivy climbs to reach the light that it wouldn't get from being on the ground!

Not directly.

The substance causing irritation from poison oak is urishiol. Urushiol binds to the skin on contact, where it causes severe itching that develops into reddish colored inflammation or non-colored bumps, and then blistering. These lesions may be treated with Calamine lotion, Burow's solution compresses or baths to relieve discomfort,[9] though recent studies have shown some of these traditional medicines to be ineffective. Antihistamines, bentoquatam and other antipruritics are now recommended by dermatologists as more effective in the treatment of poison ivy and poison oak and prevention of its effects. In severe cases, clear fluids ooze from open blistered sores and corticosteroids are the necessary treatment.

The oozing fluids released by itching blisters do not spread the poison. The appearance of a spreading rash indicates that some areas received more of the poison and reacted sooner than other areas or that contamination is still occurring from contact with objects to which the original poison was spread. The blisters and oozing result from blood vessels that develop gaps and leak fluid through the skin; if the skin is cooled, the vessels constrict and leak less. If poison ivy or poison oak is burned and the smoke then inhaled, this rash will appear on the lining of the lungs, causing extreme pain and possibly fatal respiratory difficulty. If poison ivy is eaten, the digestive tract, airway, kidneys or other organs can be damaged. A poison ivy/oak rash can last anywhere from one to four weeks, depending on severity and treatment. In rare cases, poison ivy reactions may require hospitalization.

Urushiol oil can remain active for several years, so handling dead leaves or vines can cause a reaction. In addition, oil transferred from the plant to other objects (such as pet fur) can cause the rash if it comes into contact with the skin.[20][21] Clothing, tools, and other objects that have been exposed to the oil should be washed to prevent further transmission.

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When the blisters appear, usually within one to three days..The area will begin to itch, and red blisters appear..Try not to scratch them, many lotions are now available to ease the itch and promote healing.

The rash associated with poison ivy in humans is actually due to an allergic reaction, and not all humans are allergic to it. For the most part, dogs do not develop allergic reactions to poison ivy.

However, if your dog does have a reaction to poison ivy, your best option is to give him/her a bath in warm soapy water with dog-safe shampoo to get the oil from the plant off him/her. For long-haired dogs, trimming the hair on and around the affected area also helps. After this, just keep an eye on the rash and try to keep your dog from scratching it bloody. If you do see blood around the rash, or the skin becomes progressively worse in appearance, take your dog to the vet for examination and treatment.

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yes they do see heres a picture proving that has 3 leaves

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.

There are some perennial plants that are toxic, such as foxglove, but there are also many that are not harmful at all.

Yes, dogs can spread the urushiol oil of poison ivy [Toxicodendron radicans] to a human. Dogs don't have the allergic reaction that humans have to poison ivy. So they'll have no reaction to the oil being on their coat. But the human that touches where the oil has been on the coat well may react.