Beware of poison ivy, oak, and sumac! The best way to avoid the rash is to learn what these plants look like, and stay away from them! ThursdayThoughts ThursdayMotivation
is a helpful reminder for identifying poison ivy and oak, but not poison sumac which usually has clusters of 7-13 leaves. Even poison ivy and poison oak may have more than three leaves and their form may vary greatly depending upon the exact species encountered, the local environment, and the season.
Being able to identify local varieties of these poisonous plants throughout the seasons and differentiating them from common nonpoisonous look-a-likes are the major keys to avoiding exposure.
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