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Poison ivy.
Toxicodendron radicans
Prononciation tok-see-koh-DEN-dron RAD-ih-kanz
Aussi appelée Eastern Poison Ivy, Poison Ivy, Sister Ivy, central poison-ivy, climbing poison ivy
Poison ivy is a hardy, woody vine or shrub that is infamous for causing itchy skin rashes. It is native to North America and thrives in a wide range of environments. You should avoid touching this plant at all costs.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Vine or shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun to deep shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- Up to 30 meters long
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
This plant is highly invasive and typically considered a weed. It requires no care and is best avoided entirely to prevent contact with its irritating oils. If you must remove it, wear protective clothing and never burn the plant material.
- Arrosage
- It is highly drought tolerant once established in the wild.
- Engrais
- This plant does not require any supplemental fertilizer.
- Taille
- Pruning is not recommended due to the risk of severe skin contact.
- Rempotage
- This plant is not suitable for container gardening.
- Sol
- Versatile in most soil types
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 8.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant contains urushiol, which can cause severe skin irritation and allergic reactions in both humans and pets.
Comment l'identifier
- Leaves of three leaflets
- Leaflets have smooth or notched edges
- Central leaflet has a longer stalk
- Hairy appearance on mature vines
- White or greenish berry clusters
Science
- Famille
- Anacardiaceae
- Genre
- Toxicodendron
- Ordre
- Sapindales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
Aussi dans
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