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Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
Poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac are all plants that can cause painful and itchy reactions when they come in contact with skin.
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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.
Yes, poison ivy is a multicellular organism. It belongs to the plant kingdom and is composed of many cells that work together to perform various functions, such as photosynthesis and nutrient absorption. Like other plants, poison ivy has specialized cells and tissues that allow it to grow and thrive in its environment.
poison ivy is very important!! if you touch it or anything it gives you an itchy rash like feeling.
What is the substance in poison ivy or poison oak that causes an allergic reaction?
The substance is the same for both plants, it is an oily resin called urushiol.
Is there an incubation period for poison ivy?
No, incubation periods are for living items such as bacteria and viruses. Poison Ivy is a reaction to the oils of the plant. How fast the rash and blisters will appear are dependent on a number of factors including personal sensitivity, temperature and amount of contact.
Can you get rid of poison ivy plant using a weed whacker?
No. If you do that, you'll be spraying your legs in poison ivy. In that case, you may end up in the emergency room. Not fun.
What tests does a doctor run to determine if you have poison ivy?
none. if you have poison ivy you will quickly to tall ,you will feel very itchy and some discomfort. dont not scratch it will spread faster. use oatmeal baths to calm the irratation,ans calomine lotion.
Is it more dangerous to breathe the smoke of roasting cashews or burning poison ivy?
it is more dangerous to breathe the smoke of roasted cashews.
Does Scarecrow like Poison Ivy?
well there no official account of them being a couple or any flirtation happen between them in any form. There are many shippers (people who support this pairing) that love seeing them together.
How do you kill poison ivy in the yard without harming the dog?
well think about it whuld you let your dog touch it or keep him or her inside
Where did poison Ivy come from?
Ok, well the common name is a little...obvious, but the scientific name was devoloped in honor of Per Axel Rydberg who had extensive research about plants like these.
Poison Ivy is a perennial woody weed that is native to North America. It is reproduced by seeds, which are readily dispersed by animals and birds, as well as roots.
Can poison ivy plant be killed by using table salt dissolved in water?
I've heard of people using epson salt before, but personally I've never tried it.
I just recently cured a case of poison ivy last weekend with a combination of treating it with bleach and water and then calomine lotion. If you don't have any calomine lotion, I would try my best to buy some right away, but if you really can't epson salt sounds like it would work over time, maybe a little less effectively at first though (since it is a home remedy).
ivy is a very intelligent girl she is a juggalette and even loves people who isnt her "family" and she respects everybody but eminem. and ivy really doesnt care what you say about her but she doesnt take to kindly to you picking on another juggalo or juggalette.
What color ar poison ivy berries?
They start out green in the summer and turn whitish or cream, then gray. They become shriveled later in the season, and sometimes stay on the vine througout the winter if birds and gravity haven't gotten to them. They also frequently have black lines or spots on them from the urushiol oil poison ivy oak and sumac all have.
Few torments are worse than itching from poison ivy fact or opinion?
few torments are worse than itching from poison ivy. fact or opinion
it can make your skin rash if you contact with this plant.
an annoying and often painful dermatitis.,,,,
This sounds more like Impetigo to me.....go see your Dr. for some antibiotic ointment.
