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Cressler, Alan
Toxicodendron radicans ssp. radicans
Toxicodendron radicans (L.) Kuntze ssp. radicans
Eastern Poison Ivy
Anacardiaceae (Sumac Family)
Synonym(s): Rhus radicans, Rhus radicans var. littoralis, Rhus radicans var. malacotrichocarpa, Toxicodendron vulgare
USDA Symbol: TORAR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Complexity: Trifoliate
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Stems climbing, up to about 30 feet long, often much shorter.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , VT , WVCanada: NB , NS , ON , PE , QC
Benefit
Warning: POISONOUS PARTS: All parts, in all seasons if plant sap contacted. Severe skin irritation upon contact. Symptoms include severe skin redness, itching, swelling, and blisters following direct or indirect contact. Toxic Principle: Urushiol. (Poisonous Plants of N.C.)Deer Resistant: Moderate
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Stengl Biological Research Station - Smithville, TX
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Toxicodendron radicans ssp. radicans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Toxicodendron radicans ssp. radicans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Toxicodendron radicans ssp. radicans
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: TWC Staff