Q: Is Virginia creeper poisonous like poison ivy? Does it have an oil that causes a rash? — Connie Robertson, emailA: To my knowledge, Virginia creeper does not commonly cause a skin reaction.

In fact, the rash I get from Virginia creeper is much worse than the terrible ones I get from poison ivy. Unfortunately, because fewer people are allergic to it than other toxic plants, ...

Photo by Pam Baxter It’s not related to poison ivy, but the sap of our native Virginia Creeper can cause a rash in some people. By Daily Local | [email protected] UPDATED: August 19 ...

A. A person can be affected by any part of a poison ivy plant at any time of year, even a leafless vine in winter. Yes, some people react if they come in contact with the sap of Virginia creeper. The ...

Virginia Creeper has five leaves and isn’t toxic to touch. Poison ivy & oak have oil that causes a skin rash. What do they look like?

“It’s Virginia creeper.” Students are often afraid of poison ivy because of the rash it can cause, so I always tell them how to identify the common plant.

Generally, the two can be distinguished by the three-divided leaves of the poison ivy, the leaves of the Virginia creeper usually being five-divided. ... Anyone susceptible to this plant’s rash, often ...

Is it true that Virginia creeper vines can cause the same itching symptoms? Also, are. Skip to main content. You have permission to edit this article. Edit Close. Site search Search ...

Yes, some people react if they come in contact with the sap of Virginia creeper. The rash cannot be distinguished from that caused by poison ivy or poison oak.