The old adage, “Leaves of three, leave it be,” can help identify poison oak or ivy. Poison oak is variable in size and structure. For example, the leaves may be as large as a dinner plate in ...

If you come into contact with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, you'll likely break out in an itchy, uncomfortable rash ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! I see many homeowners cleaning up leaves this fall around the valley. Why not gather these leaves to make leaf mold, a valuable compost? This week I want ...

The most common causes of ACD are the plants of the Rhus genus, poison ivy (toxicodendron radican), poison oak (toxicodendron quercifolium and toxicodendron diversilobum), and poison sumac ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are three of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in the U.S. They all contain an oil called urushiol, which triggers an allergic reaction ...

You’ll commonly find poison ivy in woodland areas ... you’ll want to clear it right away. Poison oak is another plant included in the “leaves of three, let it be” rule.

Halloween may be the scariest night of the year, but scary plants can pop up anytime. Two of the most frightening plants that ...

Pests can cause utter destruction to your yard, and sometimes, you may not even know you have a problem. Here are the sneaky ...

A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants called urushiol. When this oil touches your skin, it often causes an itchy, blistering rash. Most people ...

Ivy investigates a mysterious terroristic plot claiming her as leader in this issue. It’s a bit of a lull narratively that substitutes the generally exciting writing of G. Willow Wilson for a ...

Pamela Isley and Alec Holland are united by their knowledge of plants and their unique connection to them. Despite this, ...