Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe ...

Where I live, in Northern California, poison oak is a native plant that is impossible to avoid if you enjoy hiking, camping ...

The effects range from a small itch to large-scale rashes. Interestingly, some people appear to be immune to the effects of poison oak. The cluster of three oak-like leaves are a hint you may be near ...

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Be mindful of poison oak that lines sections of the Lagoon Trail, especially in shadier sections on the return hike.