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poison ivy

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poison ivy
n. In both senses also called poison oak.
1. A North American shrub or vine (Toxicodendron radicans syn. Rhus radicans) that has compound leaves with three leaflets, small green flowers, and whitish berries and that causes a rash on contact.
2. A skin rash caused by contact with this plant.

poison ivy
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of several North American anacardiaceous shrubs or vines of the genus Rhus (or Toxicodendron), esp R. radicans, which has small green flowers and whitish berries that cause an itching rash on contact See also sumach [1]
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Noun1.poison ivypoison ivy - dermatitis resulting from contact with the poison ivy plant; "my poison ivy is drying up"
Rhus dermatitis - contact dermatitis resulting from contact with plants of the genus Toxicodendron
2.poison ivypoison ivy - climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact
genus Toxicodendron, Toxicodendron - in some classifications: comprising those members of the genus Rhus having foliage that is poisonous to the touch; of North America and northern South America
poisonous plant - a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism
Translations
poison ivy nedera del Canada
poison ivy nedera del Canada


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