Poison ivy appears to love the warmer conditions. "My heavens to Betsy, it's taking off," she said. "Poison ivy takes off more than any tree species, more than any shrub species." ...

With so many green leaves this time of year, you might be wondering what's poison ivy and what's not-plus what to do if you think you've come in contact with it. Allow us to guide you as this ...

When it comes to climate change, poison ivy seems to be a big winner. WBUR's Gabrielle Emanuel reports. PETER BARRON: So here I'm just using two garden forks, sticking them in the ground. It's a ...

Eastern poison ivy grows as either a plant on the ground or as a vine with aerial roots to secure itself around trees or other objects. Greenish flowers appear with five petals about 3 millimeters ...

Photo of poison ivy. Poison ivy belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, and there are about 30 species that grow in the Americas, but mostly Asia, according to the American Museum of Natural History.

However, the vines grew even faster, and poison ivy was the speediest of all, growing 70% faster than it did without the extra carbon dioxide. “It was the max.

Poison ivy can be easily identified by any one of three parts -- leaves, vines, or berries. There are also catchy rhymes to help you remember the identifying traits.

Never burn poison ivy, because the smoke would contain toxins that could be fatal if inhaled. When you’re finished, don’t touch your door. Don’t get yourself a drink.

Poison ivy causes allergic reactions in most people—and pets—due to an oily compound called urushiol found in the plant’s leaves, stems and roots. This same chemical is also present in ...

Unfortunately, poison ivy can be surprisingly tricky to spot. Here is a quiz to test your knowledge of poison ivy’s telltale features. Let's see how well you’re able to steer clear!