And if there’s any itch worse than that of poison ivy/oak dermatitis during the hot weather, it’s the same rash when it’s under a heavy wool sweater! Remember always to wear protective gloves if you’re working in infested areas during the dormant season. It’s important to know, too, that the dangerous plants are just as toxic during the winter months as they are in summer. Both plants are deceptively attractive, and invite the unknowing stroller to collect bunches of the decorative foliage. Poison ivy tends to vine (climbing trees, walls, and other upright supports), while poison oak is usually a knee-high shrub growing in shady areas. Poison ivy ( Rhus radicans) is much more widespread - occurring throughout most of the United States - than is its “western” cousin poison oak ( Rhus diversiloba), but both species have alternate leaves with three leaflets per frond. Unfortunately, few people learn how to identify them until after they’ve had a dose. The best way to avoid “catching” poison ivy or oak rash is to steer clear of the toxic plants.
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