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Climate Change Could Make Poison Ivy Grow 150% Faster

Treehugger 28 Jul 2021
In Eastern North America and parts of Asia, poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a common irritant of the landscape. This noxious weed is well known for causing an itchy, irritating, and sometimes painful rash on contact ... This has lead to the common expression "leaves of three, let it be." ... Spiking carbon dioxide levels means stronger poison ivy ... .
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"Leaves of Three, Let Them Be"

The Norman Transcript 17 Jul 2021
Identifying the Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is one that is often confused with other species ... Poison Oak (Toxicodendron toxicarium) in Figure 3 is very similar to poison ivy, however poison oak has much duller green leaves that are usually more distinctly lobed or toothed.
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UVMExt: Poison ivy, a troublesome native

Rutland Herald 03 Jul 2021
In the 1920s, Rikō Majima, a Japanese chemist studying the sap of the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum), isolated the toxic compound and determined its chemical composition ... Both species of poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans (a woody perennial shrub or vine) and Toxicodendron Rydbergii (a woody shrub or groundcover), thrive in Vermont.
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Poison Ivy: a scourge of summer or salad for wildlife?

The Courier Times 03 Jul 2021
We may know the rhyme “leaves of three, leave it be” by heart, but at some point, we inevitably step in, brush against, or accidentally plunge our hands into poison ivy ... Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a member of the sumac family, which includes cashews, pistachios, and mangos ... Poison ivy is a sun-loving plant ... Double ouch! ... Kelley V ... ....
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How to identify poison ivy in your backyard or in the woods

St Albans Messenger 29 Jun 2021
In the 1920s, Rikō Majima, a Japanese chemist studying the sap of the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum), isolated the toxic compound and determined its chemical composition ... Both species of poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans (a woody perennial shrub or vine) and Toxicodendron Rydbergii (a woody shrub or groundcover) thrive in Vermont.
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Poison Ivy, a troublesome native

Bennington Banner 29 Jun 2021
In the 1920s, Rikō Majima, a Japanese chemist studying the sap of the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum), isolated the toxic compound and determined its chemical composition ... Both species of poison ivy, Toxicodendron radicans (a woody perennial shrub or vine) and Toxicodendron Rydbergii (a woody shrub or groundcover) thrive in Vermont.
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Dealing with poison ivy around the home

Victoria Advocate 27 Jun 2021
Tree pollen, stinging insects and poisonous plants are some of the hazards that are lurking in and around your yard. Gardeners must use caution when performing the chores that we all love. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is one of the most troublesome plants encountered in the Texas landscape ... Be careful not to puncture the bag ... SOURCE ... ....
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Which girls’ name means ‘little bear’? The Weekend quiz

The Observer 13 Jun 2021
The questions. In 1605, who claimed his name was John Johnson?. What marsupial produces cube-shaped droppings?. Which country’s leader died in battle in April?. What type of star is our sun?. Which girls’ name means “little bear”? ... Janus; Worzel Gummidge; Adélie; two in a pack; Toxicodendron radicans? ... .
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Poisonous plants, once thought to have killed the dinosaurs, are growing in Iowa

The Gazette Cedar Rapids 12 Oct 2020
Before scientists agreed dinosaurs likely died after a giant asteroid hit Earth, there were theories dinosaurs died from eating poisonous plants. A study published in 2018 shows dinosaurs just couldn't learn by taste which foods were toxic. Humans also have to be careful about poisonous plants ... Comments ... Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). .
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Poison Ivy — facts and treatment

Citrus County Chronicle 02 Aug 2020
Eastern Poison Ivy, Toxicodendron radicans, is a vine and ground cover native to the Southeastern U.S., including Florida ... Pacific or Western Poison Oak, Toxicodendron diversilobum, ranges from British Columbia (Canada) south through Washington, Oregon, California, Baja California and the mountains of Nevada up to 5,000 feet elevation.
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Citrus County Chronicle 01 Aug 2020
Eastern Poison Ivy, Toxicodendron radicans, has ...
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Citrus County Chronicle 01 Aug 2020
Eastern poison Ivy, Toxicodendron radicans, ...
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Citrus County Chronicle 01 Aug 2020
Eastern Poison Ivy, Toxicodendron radicans, is a vine ...
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Poison Ivy and some close relatives beware

The Columbus Telegram 25 Jul 2020
Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans -- eastern poison ivy/Toxicodendron rydbergii -- western poison ivy) typically grows as a vine or shrub, or as a herb on the ground and it can be found throughout much of North America (except in the desert, Alaska, and Hawaii).
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A warning for hikers: Leaves of three, let it be

Norfolk Daily News 21 Jul 2020
Hike for any length of time on Nebraska’s wild places and you will surely encounter the three-leaved nemesis known as poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). Nebraska Game and Parks Commission private lands wildlife biologist Shelley Steffl of Chadron often encounters poison ivy while consulting landowners on habitat projects ... I can boast no more ... .
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