Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/04/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Out on the West Coast we have a relative called Poison Oak. The leaves look the same as those of Poison Ivy, but the entire plant can have configurations ranging from a bit of ivy to a small tree. I think I have partial immunity to it because I used to ride horseback a lot, and often rode through poison oak patches, but never got affected despite much brushing down the horse after the ride. However, once I found a rash on my chest and took it to a dermatologist. He said: "It's a contact dermatitis. I don't know what it is, but if you asked me to make a guess, I'd say poison oak. Some people are turned into basket cases by it. Herb >It is Spring again, and time to remind those garden workers of some >of the confusion that exists about nuisance plants. > >One of the most common vines that always seems to appear is Virginia >Creeper, seen here on the trunk of a Dogwood. It is a harmless >nuisance and can be handled without problems. It is often confused >with Poison Ivy. > >http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Virginia+Creeper.jpg.html > >The one you want to avoid handling is Poison Ivy. Remember the old >adage, "Leaves of three, let it be". If you are allergic to this >plant, avoid handling without disposable gloves, and avoid the smoke >if it is burned. > >http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Poison+Ivy.jpg.html > >Comments and critiques welcomed. > >Jim Nichols >Tullahoma, TN USA > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Herbert Kanner kanner at acm.org 650-326-8204 Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will pee on your computer!