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Poison Ivy

POISON IVY
Toxicodendron radicans  Family
May - June Common
Description: This is clearly on of the worst of all flowers to the general public, although the winter birds like the Pileated Wood peckers hang upside down to feast on the fruitful seed clusters. Grows as a vien chocking trees and running along the ground as a ground cover. Large there segmented leaves with a glossy look. Wash after contact with this plant, jewel weed juice is said to give relief.

Location: Rich  woods, streambanks
 
 
Poison Ivy

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