It's a bigger leaf than poison ivoy and leaves burn marks for several weeks and even scars not blisters
2006-06-20 14:55:02 · 7 answers · asked by carmen e 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Most likely it is poison sumac. Its poison is worse than poison ivy or oak, it can leave scars, if you get a large enough dose. the poison in the leaves is called urushiol, which is also the same as in poison ivy / oak only stronger concentrations. It is not as common as ivy/oak but it is native to the U.S. if you havent heard of it before, don`t worry many people havent.
2006-06-22 19:02:48 · answer #1 · answered by deb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Norm is correct. However, poison oak is not new. Nor is poison ivy. They are actually native to the southeast. And yes, poison oak can warrant a trip to the hospital for a steroid treatment. Then again, so can the ivy. I know first hand. But, the oak is worse.
Kudzu came here from Japan, and is not poisonous, just way too invasive. It does, however, have beautiful and fragrant purple blooms in summer.
If you are not referring to poison oak, then maybe we have a new enemy on our hands. Oh no.........
2006-06-20 23:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by floridaleoness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poison Oak
2006-06-20 21:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hogweed
2006-06-21 12:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Carp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps what you're talking about is poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix)?
2006-06-20 23:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by djwarren66 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hogweed, and beware, it's a nasty weed.
2006-06-21 20:26:25 · answer #6 · answered by tinker46139 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it kudzu?
2006-06-20 21:58:10 · answer #7 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋