Poison Ivy? - Ask Extension
Hello,
Can you please tell me if this is poison ivy?
(Circled in red in photo)
Thank you!
Best regards, Lee
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Poison Ivy? #869780
Asked May 23, 2024, 12:47 PM EDT
Hello,
Can you please tell me if this is poison ivy?
(Circled in red in photo)
Thank you!
Best regards, Lee
Cecil County Maryland
Expert Response
Hi, Lee,
This is most likely not poison ivy, but box elder. We cannot see the leaf arrangement to be sure. Click here to read about identifying poison ivy and how to differentiate it from plants with a similar appearance. Box elder leaves are arranged oppositely on their stem, while poison ivy leaves are arranged alternately. We cannot see the leaf arrangement to be sure.
Thank you for your question.
Barbara
This is most likely not poison ivy, but box elder. We cannot see the leaf arrangement to be sure. Click here to read about identifying poison ivy and how to differentiate it from plants with a similar appearance. Box elder leaves are arranged oppositely on their stem, while poison ivy leaves are arranged alternately. We cannot see the leaf arrangement to be sure.
Thank you for your question.
Barbara
Thank you Barbara!
I appreciate your help!