Poison Ivy (Rhus radicans) vines produce aerial roots that allow them to climb up rough surfaces. For instance, this picture of poison ivy shows the vine growing up a stone wall.
Vines Growing on Wall
Poison Ivy a Climbing Vine
So far, I've shown you pictures of poison ivy trailing over the ground. But poison ivy can climb, too....
Picture of poison ivy vine growing on a stone wall.
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