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Kids with rhus dermatitis, caused by exposure to poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, can be miserable. Even with treatment, they can expect several days or weeks, of itching.
And since most people are sensitive to, and have a reaction when exposed to poison sumac and these other plants, avoiding them is important. But to avoid them, unless you plan on never going outside, you have to learn what they looks like.
To avoid these plants, in addition to the basic 'leaves of three, let it be', you should look for these characteristics of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac:
Poison Sumac Identification
- grows in boggy areas, especially in the Southeastern United States
- grows as a rangy shrub up to 15 feet tall
- has seven to 13 smooth-edged leaflets
- can have glossy pale yellow or cream-colored berries
Poison Sumac Pictures
These pictures of poison sumac will help make it even easier for you to identify and avoid these plants:
Photo Credits (in order of appearance):
- Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1991. Southern wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. South National Technical Center, Fort Worth, TX.
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 483.
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