We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many outdoor adventurers who are familiar with the itchy, irritating reaction that results from an encounter with poison ivy.

Poison ivy is the bane of many summer gardeners, but just because the leaves are gone doesn't mean it's harmless in winter.

That itchy, uncomfortable rash from poison ivy can ruin a perfectly good outdoor adventure. The biggest challenge is this toxic plant is notoriously tricky to identify, even for experienced hikers.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Most of us have heard the old saying, likely from adults trying to protect us when we were young and inexperienced: “Leaves of three, let it be.” But is that truly an accurate ...

Anyone cleaning out overgrown areas or even just weeding should beware. Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) may be growing among the plants you are handling. It pays to be able to identify this plant, ...

It might be tempting to remove poison ivy in the winter when the plant is relatively dormant, but there are several reasons ...

Though the old saying "leaves of three, leave it be," is a certain way to avoid contact, there are a lot of common plants out there with similar leaf arrangements -- among them beans, box elders and a ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - It’s that time of year for all the fun outdoor activities like hiking and camping, which also means you’re more likely to be exposed to poison ivy. Board-certified Dermatologist ...

Read full article: Presidential fitness test returns to Virginia: schools to implement by 2026-2027 school year. – Spring is here and that means more people are spending time outdoors enjoying nature ...

The old saying “leaves of three, let it be,” is meant to protect us from a rash from a poison ivy plant. However, Virginia Tech researchers point out there are many harmless three-leaf native plants ...