Toxicodendron radicans

RHS Plant Profile
poison ivy

Other common names

American poison ivy, American poison oak, black mercury vine, climath, climbing sumach, markery, markweed, mercury, poison mercury, poison oak, poison vine, rooting-branched sumach, three-leaved ivy, trailing sumach

Synonyms

Rhus toxicodendron
Rhus radicans

Botanical Details

Family
Anacardiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A genus of flowering trees, shrubs and woody vines with variable green feathered foliage that can be smooth, toothed or lobed. Plants within this genus produce 'urushiol' oil which can irritate the skin
Name Status
Correct