Toxicodendron radicans
A common plant that can cause irritation to the skin
Toxicodendron radicans eastern poison ivy
Synonyms:
Rhus radicans
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Climbing or scrambling vine with aerial rootlets used to climb trees and other surfaces. There are 3 leaflets that are either coarsely toothed or shallowly lobed. May cause mild to severe irritation of the skin when touched.
Habitat & Range
Common in open woods, along roadsides, fencerows, and wood edges.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers late May to early June.
Fruits late July through October.
Characteristics
Leaves compound, 3 leaflets, ovate to elliptic, irregularly coarsely toothed or shallowly lobed. Terminal leaflets long-stalked, lateral leaflets short-stalked or sessile.
Fruits white, drooping.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Faunal Associations
Berries are a food source for songbirds.
Toxicodendron radicans eastern poison ivy
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Leaves
Autumn leaf
Autumn berries
Air roots
Climbing a tree
Growing with mosses
Young plant
Aerial rootlets
Plant Life-Form
woody vine
Common Names
eastern poison ivy
poison ivy
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