At that moment, you've discovered a nightmarish fact – you weren't pulling weeds, that was poison ivy. Here's a little help ...

Native to North America, poison ivy ( Toxicodendron radicans) is found across the country, everywhere from deciduous forests ...

A flourishing poison ivy plant. Coming into contact with its sap oil will likely cause an itchy rash. iStock/Getty Images Plus. If you're not sure whether the plant in front of you is poison ivy ...

Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are all known to cause an itchy rash. But they’re not the only plants that can irritate your skin. Get to know wood nettle, stinging nettle, leadwort ...

Immediately wash the part of your skin that touched the plant with one of the following: Rubbing alcohol, Poison ivy, oak, and sumac wash, dishwashing soap or laundry detergent. Wash your skin gently.

The tricky thing about avoiding poison ivy, Jelesko said, is the plant is highly adaptable and can take many different forms in different environments. “It’s remarkable,” he said, with a laugh.

Poison ivy belongs to the Anacardiaceae family, and there are about 30 species that grow in the Americas, but mostly Asia, according to the American Museum of Natural History. Its relatives are ...

Most gardeners have heard of the wise advice “leaves of three, let it be” referring to the pest plant poison ivy. While not quite as catchy, the saying really should be “leaflets of three, let it be.” ...