Hiking Edgewood: Poison Oak (haiku)

Click on the illustration above to get up close and personal with...
Toxicodendron diversilobum a.k.a. Poison Oak!

Subtle little sticks.
Shiny leaves brings itchy rash.
Urushiol, help!

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Resources

http://www.smmtc.org/plantofthemonth/plant_of_the_month_200612_Poison_Oak.htm
http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=todi

First Signs of Fall: Rhus Diversiloba A.K.A......

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(while your at it, click on the picture for all the lovely itchy details)

Yes, the common name is 'poison oak'.

We love this stuff out here on the western edges.