East Brunswick Patch: Leaflets Three, Let It Be! Poison Ivy


Photo Credit: Dave Moskowitz

Toxicodendron radicans. The mere sound of that is bad. This is the scientific name of poison ivy. It combines the Latin word toxico meaning “poisonous” and the Greek word dendron meaning “tree” with the latin root radicans meaning "from the root."  So essentially we have a poisonous, rooting tree.  Clearly, this is not nearly as nice sounding as Evening primrose or Beach plum and should be a clear warning to stay away from the plant. With the warm weather and everyone spending lots of time outside, knowing this plant can save days and even weeks of itchy misery.

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Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 6/20/2011 6:00 AM
Categories: Wildlife
Tags: poison ivy plants leaves tree shrubs
 

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