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Toxicodendron radicans
Eastern Poison Ivy
The subject is a small plant identified as Eastern Poison Ivy. This identification is based on the classic trifoliate leaf structure, where each leaf consists of three leaflets. The central leaflet is on a noticeably longer stalk than the two lateral leaflets, and the leaflet margins are irregularly toothed, which are key diagnostic features for this species. The plant is a young seedling growing in a mulched bed.
Caution
Irritant
May cause skin or eye irritation on contact.
Overview
Conservation
Not at risk
Toxicodendron radicans, commonly known as eastern poison ivy or poison ivy, is a species of allergenic flowering plant. It has numerous subtaxons and forms both vines and shrubs. Despite its common name, it is not a true ivy, but rather a member of the cashew and sumac family, Anacardiaceae. It is different from western poison ivy, Toxicodendron rydbergii, and resembles a number of species.
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Observed
August, 9:44 AM
Shared
August 14, 2026
Also known as
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron