Where I live, in Northern California, poison oak is a native plant that is impossible to avoid if you enjoy hiking, camping ...

There are many kinds of oak in our country, but there is one shrub in California, which is known ... a victim in a greater or less degree to this poison shrub—to avoid it, is impossible, for ...

Pacific poison oak and Atlantic poison oak. Pacific grows across the western United States, particularly California, where ...

But poison oak may have more than three leaves, and depending on the season, species and local environment, plants can vary. All parts of the plant, including roots, can cause an allergic reaction ...

Northern California plants that have seeds carrying elaiosomes ... and a pair of gloves to avoid any contact with thorns or ...

Poison oak, Toxicodendron diversilobum, is flaming red in the fall landscape. However, don’t gather them for any bouquets to decorate your table. All parts of the plant are poisonous ...

If you spot it growing near your house, you’ll want to clear it right away. Poison oak is another plant included in the “leaves of three, let it be” rule. Look for leaves growing in clusters ...

If you grew up in North America, you have probably heard this saying before. It refers to poison ivy and poison oak; plants within the Anacardiaceae family that have three leaflets and possess toxic ...

At the California Poison Control System in San Francisco ... Nature and wildlife: insect stings, toxic plants and mushrooms, ...

The two plants differ in color, growing habits, and the appearance of their berries. They also differ from poison oak, another rash-causing plant. Virginia creeper has five leaves, poison ivy has ...

Many cutesy, 'have-to-have' garden gifts serve little real purpose. Here are gifts curated by real gardeners that plant ...

Also, be aware that oils (the substance which causes the ill-effects) are still toxic even after the leaves have fallen off the plant, such as in the fall. The oils also can transfer from one surface ...