If you've ever been struck by a poison ivy itch, you know how irritating (and even painful) the experience can be. But did ...

Although some claim the ingestion of poison oak builds immunity, experts still recommend against the practice.

Frankly, I have no idea what the difference is between poison ivy, sumac and poison oak. For my family and others who suffer from this allergy, could you tell us a little about these three plants?

Myers also says you can help diminish the growth of poison ivy in your garden by covering it with plastic. "Edge the poison ...

You’ve likely heard the saying, “leaves of three, let it be.” That’s the old warning about poison ivy and poison oak. Even ...

By Mike RocheLast week, this space whined about some of the things that make life in May unpleasant. One of the most ...

I dragged the hose across the yard in a halfhearted attempt to start cleaning out our long-neglected shed. Critters have ...

Horwitz's newfound habit of eating poison oak seems to have built up a resistance to the shrub and its plant resin urushiol, also found in poison ivy and sumac, and which causes the rash.

A poison ivy rash is caused by urushiol, a highly potent oil found in all parts of a vine-like plant called Toxicodendron ...

THANKS SO MUCH FOR JOINING US. SO HOW OFTEN DO FOLKS CONFUSE IDENTIFYING POISON OAK AND POISON IVY WHILE THEY’RE OUT THERE ON THE TRAILS? RIGHT. IT’S A GREAT QUESTION. BOTH OF THESE PLANTS ...

The stems of poison ivy are smooth, light brown to gray. The leaves are very ornate and shiny with broad serrated margins. The leaves are trifoliate, (groups of three) producing gray-white berries ...

most experts recommend against the ingestion of poison oak, poison ivy, poison sumac and anything alike — and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of potential fatality with ...