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Rhus radicans
Poison ivy
Deciduous climber
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The Rhus radicans plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Florida, west to Texas.. It is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Poison ivy. Some home gardeners know the variety as R. toxicodendron. non L. Toxicodendron radicans. (L.)Kuntze. T. vulgare. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
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Latin Name: Rhus radicans
Common Name: Poison ivy
Family: Anacardiaceae
Author: L.
Known Hazards: This plant contains toxic substances and skin contact with it can cause severe irritation to some people[11]. The sap is extremely poisonous[11]. The sap contains 3-N pentadecycatechnol. Many people are exceedingly sensitive to this, it causes a severe spreading dermatitis. The toxins only reach the skin if the plant tissues have been damaged, but even indirect contact can cause severe problems[200].
Mature Height: 2.5 Mature Width:
Habitat: Woods, on rocky slopes and in wooded swamps[43].
Edible Uses: None known
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