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Think you know how to spot poison ivy? New study reveals shape of leaves varies widely

Here, researcher John Jelesko points to a poison ivy leaf with several notches and lobes. Nearby, there are other leaves that have slightly different shapes, revealing that even plants growing next to one another, or leaves from a single plant, can have variation in their shape. (Credit: Roxy Todd / Radio IQ)

Even as temperatures cool, poison ivy can still cause allergic reactions. And a new study finds just how difficult this plant can be to correctly identify, as Roxy Todd reports.

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