What does poison ivy look like?
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(1) clusters of three leaflets, (2) alternate leaf arrangement, (3) lack of thorns, and (4) each group of three leaflets grows on its own stem, which connects to the main vine. Hope this helps! Be safe!
You can see what poison ivy looks like by checking out these photos
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It has solid green pointed leaves in groups of three.
If you have touched the ivy and start to get a rash, try using calemine lotion to quell the itch. The rash can be very itchy and oozing. If you have issues after 3 days or the site gets red or warm, please seek medical help. This is nothing to mess with! Not all people react to poison ivy.
Poison ivy and poison oak are some of the most hazardous plants as they can be dangerous just by touching them, dangerous to burn as breathing the fumes can cause severe lung problems (even from a distance), and will still be bad even if left to die and generally do not die easily.
Here is an excellent article with pictures:
www.webmd.com/
Urushiol oil (poison oak or poison ivy) 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, clothing, shoes) can cause the rash if it comes into contact with the skin.
Clothing, tools, and other objects that have been exposed to oil should be washed to prevent further transmission.
Immediate washing with soap and cold water or rubbing alcohol may help prevent a reaction. Hot water should not be used, as it causes one's pores to open up and admit the oils from the plant. During a reaction, Calamine lotion or diphenhydramine may help mitigate symptoms.
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