Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/04/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Herb, I have read, and seen photos, of Poison Oak, but, here in the Mid-South, have never encountered it. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herbert Kanner" <kanner at acm.org> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: It's Spring Again > 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! > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >