Test Your Poisonous Plant Knowledge (Quiz)
Posted on June 13, 2023 at 1:39 PM by Tom Swegle
How much do you know about poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac? Test your knowledge with the Outdoor Joe’s® poisonous plants quiz!
Two Truths & A Lie: Poison Ivy
Which two of these poison ivy fun facts are true, and which one is fiction?
- It can take up to three days after poison ivy exposure for a rash to form.
- The leaves of a poison ivy plant are what causes a poison ivy rash.
- You can get a poison ivy rash secondhand from pets that have been exposed.
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Which Plant Is Poison Ivy?
If you said the image on the right, you’re correct! The image on the right is a picture of a poison ivy plant, while the other image is from a Boxelder tree. (Image sources: The Morton Arboretum & The Mayo Clinic)
Two Truths & A Lie: Poison Sumac
Which two of these poison sumac fun facts are true, and which one is fiction?
- Similar to poison ivy, poison sumac can be identified by its distinctive “leaves of three”.
- Poison sumac is a member of the cashew family.
- A poison oak plant can reach up to 20 feet in height.
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Which Plant Is Poison Sumac?
If you weren't sure which of the two plants is sumac, that’s because they both are! The image on the left is a picture of a poison sumac plant, while the other is winged sumac, which looks similar but is nonallergenic. (Image sources: Britannica & Missouri Botanical Garden)
Two Truths & A Lie: Poison Oak
Which two of these poison oak fun facts are true, and which one is fiction?
- Mangos are related to poison oak plants.
- You cannot get poison oak in the winter.
- Deer, birds, and other wildlife often eat poison oak leaves and berries.
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Which Plant Is Poison Oak?
On the left is a picture of poison oak, while on the right you’ll see a Virginia creeper plant. (Image source: Almanic & UW Madison)
Don't Guess When It Comes To Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
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Answer Key
Poison ivy fact #2 is false. While poison ivy leaves are most commonly thought of when it comes to catching poison ivy, every part of the plant -from the roots to the stem - can cause a rash.
Poison sumac fact #1 is false. Poison sumac leaves grow in clusters of seven to 13 leaves.
Poison oak fact #2 is false. You can catch a poison oak rash during any season.
