Poison ivy can be a woody vine that climbs trees, houses and fences, a ground cover or an erect woody shrub. In its vine form, a key identification feature is its aerial roots, making it appear to ...

Sensitivity to poison ivy can also change over time, so it is best to always approach the plant with caution, even if you have never had a reaction. Poison oak and poison sumac aren't found in Kansas.

Poison ivy can be a woody vine that climbs trees, houses and fences, a groundcover or an erect woody shrub. In its vine form, a key identification feature is its aerial roots, making it appear to ...

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 ...

To begin with, poison ivy has gorgeous fall foliage color that is striking. It also produces fruit, called drupes, that are an important food source for many bird species.

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." ...

In the sanctuary of your yard, danger may lurk in the form of poison ivy. This woody vine, which can cause a nasty rash on contact with bare skin, is often found in home landscapes, said Julie ...

Poison ivy, the plant known to cause seriously painful rashes when oils on the plant’s leaves come in contact with skin, is growing faster than ever, according to Dr. Jacqueline Mohan, a ...

In humans, contact with poison ivy causes a reaction known as a cell-mediated immune response. Basically, as Pell explains, the urushiol binds to proteins in the membrane of your skin cells and ...

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 ...

Poison ivy is growing faster and is more potent than ever thanks to heightened CO2 concentrations in the air. The plants are growing, on average, nearly 150% faster than in decades prior ...