Poison Ivy

Poison ivy grows just about anywhere, including wet or dry woods, fields, fencerows and gravel bars. It comes in many shapes and sizes, but usually is a vine or low shrub. The leaves typically have a glossy surface, and occur at the end of long leaf stems. All parts of poison ivy, including roots, are poisonous at all times of the year. Remembering this jingle may help you identify the plant: "leaves of three, let it be. Leaves of five, let it thrive." http://mdc.mo.gov/nathis/plantpage/flora/poivy/