Poison ivy
A beautiful native plant, poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a wicked plant (at least for those of us allergic to it - and that's about 85% of us).
The fruits are excellent for birds ~ check.Fall color is fabulous ~ check.
It's native ~ check.
But.... its oils are not a happy combination with human skin and we react badly with rashes and itching.
Happy Halloween!
The close up of the foliage is a stunning image. I, too, had a blast yesterday. Thank you for being such a good support and friend.
ReplyDeleteI find it so interesting how different poison ivy looks once it starts to climb. Love the beautiful colors in the fall. It is also a good time to know where you have it in your garden.
ReplyDeleteI love the top closeup of the Poison Ivy berries! The birds always seem to eat them before I ever get a chance to see the berries....
ReplyDeleteThat is one plant I don't wish we had over here - even though it is attractive to wildlife.
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