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Poison Ivy or not? #792371

Asked May 24, 2022, 8:40 AM EDT

A customer came in today with photos of a poison ivy looking plant, but some characteristics defy key identification. Can you identify and suggest treatment and eradication?

Alcona County Michigan

Expert Response

It is not poison ivy.  These plants have 5 leaves not 3.  We believe it might be wild sarsaparilla, Aralia nudicaulis.
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/wild-sarsaparilla
https://michiganflora.net/species.aspx?id=186
Early leaves of this plant can resemble poison ivy. This is a native plant. 
An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 24, 2022, 12:10 PM EDT

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