ATLANTIC POISON-OAK

'Atlantic Poison-oak' (''Toxicodendron'' ''pubescens'' or formerly ''Rhus pubescens'') is an erect shrub that can grow to 1 m (3 ft) tall. The leaves are alternate, with three leaflets on each. The leaflets are usually hairy, and are variable in size and shape, but most often resembling white oak leaves. The leaves are usually 15 cm (6 in) long, turning yellow or orange in autumn. The fruits are small, round, and yellowish or greenish.

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Distribution

Habitat

Caution

Treatment

See also

External links

Distribution

This species is native to the Southeastern United States westward to Texas and Oklahoma.
County specific distribution in Virginia is available.

Habitat

Atlantic Poison-oak can be found growing in forests, thickets, and dry, sandy fields.

Caution

All parts of this plant contain urushiol, which can cause severe dermatitis in some individuals.

Treatment

For a discussion of prevention and treatment options, see theMain articles: Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis

See also

★ Poison ivy

★ Poison sumac

★ Western Poison-oak

External links

★ NCRS: USDA Plants Profile: ''Toxicodendron pubescens''