You might be wary of ivy if you have it in your garden. After all, ivy is known for growing out of control and sapping the life of nearby plants. But does ivy kill trees? It’s not a black-and-white ...

Ivy is a popular climbing plant that is known for its ability to grow and spread quickly. It is commonly used as a ground ...

Poison ivy belongs to the same plant family, Anacardiaceae, as mangos and cashews. All three of these plants produce urushiol, the compound that causes the itchy rash. People who chew the mango flesh ...

Residents who suspect they have come into contact with poison ivy should wash with soap and water as soon as possible. Soaps that remove oils are recommended. A number of commercial products are ...

In the sanctuary of your yard, danger may lurk in the form of poison ivy. This woody vine, which can cause a nasty rash on contact with bare skin, is often found in home landscapes, said Julie Janoski ...

There are multiple subspecies of poison ivy in North America, but all have leaf groups of three and can be green or have a reddish tint.

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many ...