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Beware of poison ivy

no-leaf-ivy

Poison ivy vines aren't ready to produce the bright green leaves as it covers a fence post near Adamsville, Penn.

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ivy-in-lilac-bush

Poison ivy heavily infests this lilac bush at Acton Drive and Angola Road in South Toledo.

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Poison ivy heavily infests this lilac bush at Acton Drive and Angola Road in South Toledo.

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Poison ivy heavily infests this lilac bush at Acton Drive and Angola Road in South Toledo.

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ivy-in-pachysandra

Poison ivy is hidden in this patch of Pachysandra plants.

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IVY-VINES

Poison ivy also is found vining in trees like this.

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ivy-rash

Poison ivy can leave sufferers with rashes on their skin.

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ivy-along-road

Poison ivy is a common plant found along road like this spot near New Boston, Mich., in Wayne County.

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IVY-leaves-dust

The shiny leaves of poison ivy can be hidden by dust, waiting for an unwary passerby. These plants were found on Wales Road in Northwood, Ohio, next to the CSX Railroad. The dust came from nearby bridge construction work.

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ivy-on-utility-pole

This utility pole along Pemberville Road in Lake Township has a mix of poison ivy and the leaves of wild grapes among its branches.

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Ivy-vine

A poison ivy vine droops from a tree in Millbury, Ohio.

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ivy-by-railroad

Poison ivy growing on a post along the B&LE railroad at Adamsville, Penn.

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IVY-IN-AUTUMN

The bright reds and oranges of autumn highlight this growth of poison ivy near Garrett, Penn.

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