"What does poison ivy look like?" I am often asked. Indeed, it's more than merely an academic question, since knowing what the "itchy vine" looks like can prevent you from an unfortunate encounter with it -- or, more specifically, from developing the rash that often follows an encounter with it. Photos expedite identification, and to that end I have assembled pictures of poison ivy in the present photo gallery. In addition to pictures of poison ivy, I also present pictures of poison ivy look-alikes, for the sake of comparison.
- Pictures of Poison Ivy -- "Beware of Vine!"Picture of poison ivy climbing a clapboard-sided house.
- Pictures of Poison Ivy -- Leaves of Three, Let It BeThis picture of poison ivy provides visual verification for the rhyme, 'Leaflets three, let it be.'
- Pictures of Poison Ivy Look-AlikesPicture showing foliage of young Virginia creeper, a poison ivy look-alike.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyVirginia creeper is among the vine plants similar to poison ivy.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyPicture showing the buds of Virginia creeper.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyPicture of Virginia creeper flowers.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyPicture showing Virginia creeper berry, a food source for wild birds.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyVirginia creepers are climbing vines often seen climbing telephone poles.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyThe autumn foliage of Virginia creeper vine varies, but is often red or reddish-orange.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyBoston ivy leaf picture.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyPicture showing Boston ivy leaves when young.
- Pictures of Vines Mistaken for Poison IvyThe "leaflets 3" rhyme is not perfect, as Boston Ivy demonstrates.
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