Poison Ivy vine is common in forest and wood settings
The species is well-known for causing urushiol-induced contact dermatitis, an itchy, irritating, and sometimes painful rash, in most people who touch it. The rash is caused by urushiol, a clear liquid compound in the plant`s sap. The species is variable in its appearance and habit, and despite its common name, it is not a true ivy, but rather a member of the cashew and pistachio family
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