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

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 31, 2023

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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