Be aware that poison ivy grows in two forms. One is a ground level plant
typically about a foot or so high. The other is as a creeping vine growing up
trees or whatever else might support it. In my experience it seems to prefer
open shade. The ground level variety is commonly found at the edge of a
forested area that gets a lot of shade during the day but also gets partial
sun. But whichever type, the leaves are of the same shape with large,
irregularly shaped "teeth" and always come in groups of three.
Chuck Norcutt
> -------Original Message-------
> From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: It's Spring Again
> Sent: Apr 21 '11 00:15
>
> Thanks, Jim. That's a pretty little picture and I needed the lesson in
> recognising Poison Ivy.
>
> Chris
>
> On 20 Apr 2011, at 18:25, Jim Nichols wrote:
>
> > It is Spring again, and time to remind those garden workers of some of the
> confusion that exists about nuisance plants.
> >
> > One of the most common vines that always seems to appear is Virginia
> Creeper, seen here on the trunk of a Dogwood. It is a harmless nuisance and
> can be handled without problems. It is often confused with Poison Ivy.
> >
> > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Virginia+Creeper.jpg.html
> >
> > The one you want to avoid handling is Poison Ivy. Remember the old adage,
> "Leaves of three, let it be". If you are allergic to this plant, avoid
> handling without disposable gloves, and avoid the smoke if it is burned.
> >
> > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Poison+Ivy.jpg.html
>
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