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Plant identification #877090

Asked July 13, 2024, 1:05 PM EDT

Is this poison ivy?
If not, can you tell what it is?

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

This is not poison ivy. This appears to be Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata. In its juvenile stage, it looks very similar to poison ivy. As it matures the leaves develop more distinct points.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 15, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Plant identification #877090

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