Eastern Poison Ivy

Description:

Toxicodendron radicans, commonly known as poison ivy (older synonyms are Rhus toxicodendron and Rhus radicans),[1] is a poisonous North American plant that is well known for its production of urushiol, a clear liquid compound found within the sap of the plant that causes an itching, irritation and sometimes painful rash in most people who touch it.[2] Over-the-counter products to ease itching—or simply oatmeal baths and baking soda—are now recommended by dermatologists for the treatment of poison ivy Poison ivy can be found growing in any of the following forms: as a trailing vine that is 10–25 centimetres (3.9–9.8 in) tall as a shrub up to 1.2 metres (3 ft 11 in) tall as a climbing vine that grows on trees or some other support

Habitat:

Eastern Poison-ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is found throughout the eastern United States and adjacent Canada south to Guatemala. It is normally found in wooded areas, especially along edge areas. It also grows in exposed rocky areas and in open fields and disturbed areas.

Notes:

It's certainly not hard to find this plant, but I thought I would put it up on Project Noah for snicks n giggles. :) Spotted growing along road to Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area at Allatoona Dam Cartersville, GA