Spotting and Avoiding Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, and Poison Sumac
From Will Glessner, for About.com
Updated December 04, 2008
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Though winters are harsh in parts of the country, conditions are never severe enough to quell these three woodsy nuisances. Here’s how to recognize, avoid and treat contact with Toxicodendron Diversiloba (Poison Oak), T. Radicans (Poison Ivy) and T. Vernix (Poison Sumac).
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