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Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron radicans

Photo by momsavang
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Description:

A most unwelcome garden vine. This fast growing plant sinks tendrils into tree bark to wrap and climb around it. Poison Ivy can be recognized by it's clusters of three leaves, sometimes reddish vine. Autumn colors for this plant are bright red leaves.
Caution should be used while handling this plant in any form as it releases a chemical in it's sap that can cause painful rashes in some people.

Habitat:

west central georgia

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