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poison ivy identification #872688

Asked June 11, 2024, 6:42 PM EDT

Hello, after developing a severe poison ivy rash I wish to identify which of these plants in our yard is poison ivy. Could you please let me know if either of these look like poison ivy? thank you so much

Baltimore City County Maryland

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Hello, can you please let me know if these look like poison ivy? thank you so much
The Question Asker Replied June 11, 2024, 7:05 PM EDT
Unfortunately, the plants in all six of the photos look like Poison Ivy. Leaf arrangement (not visible for most of them), leaf shape, and growth habit can all help determine if a plant is Poison Ivy versus various look-alikes, including Boston Ivy, Boxelder, and other species.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied June 12, 2024, 10:09 AM EDT

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