PoisonIvy

Toxicodendron Radicans
Picture taken by Mary Martin. Sepember 25, 2008 at 2:15PM. (below)



= SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATIONS-  =

Species- T. Radicans
=== Poison ivy is basically harmless to everyone but humans. Poison Ivy is an allergic reaction to most humans. It is found in every US state except Alaska, Hawaii, and California. The official poison ivy season is Summer. ===

=== When walking in the Ames High Prairie you will be able to see the Poison Ivy in many different places. Although the Poison Ivy season is summer it is still visible in the Ames High Prairie now. (September 28, 2008) It is usually located near the ground. When looking for Poison Ivy you should look for a plant with three leaves that have red on them. All Poison Ivy is not easy to see. Make sure you are always careful when walking in an area that could have some Poison Ivy around. When you come in contact with it you could possibly get a red rash shown in the picture above. If you get Poison Ivy take care of the area and make sure to use the recommended treatments below. I know that Poison Ivy exists in the Ames High Prairie because i have seen it. I have examined the plant and seen almost exact similarities to how Poison Ivy is described. There are many places where Poison Ivy is located in the Ames High Praire, and just because the main growing season is summer doesnt mean that it isn't still there in the fall.Poison Ivy is not a bad plant. You just have to know to not come in contact with it. ===

SYMPTOMS-

 * === A red rash forms after you come in contact with poison ivy. ===
 * === Spots where the body is exposed to poison ivy severely itchs. ===
 * === Some cases of poison ivy are so small that they may seem to be a small scratch or a bug bite. ===
 * === Red bumps. ===
 * === Blisters that are filled with fluid. ===

TREATMENTS-

 * === Clean where you have been exposed with rubbing alcohol. ===
 * === Wash the area with only water. ===
 * === Take a shower with soap and warm water. ===
 * === Clean everything you had with you when you were exposed with rubbing alcohol. ===

=Links-=

(purple)http://www.wonderquest.com/ivy-octopus.htm
(green)**[|**http://earthfriendlygardening.wordpress.com/2006/05/27/poison-ivy-season**] (picture)http://www.medscape.com/content/2004/00/47/51/475190/art-pn475190.fig2.jpg Things written in black were commentary from Morgan Nesbitt.
 * (orange)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poison_ivy