The most commonly known poisonous plants are poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak. English ivy is often overlooked and is used in landscaping as ground cover, but it can be just as dangerous for ...

Last week, we answered a reader’s comment about using witch hazel to ease the itch of a poison ivy rash. We suggested a few ...

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Poison ivy, oak and sumac all can create itchy rashes from urushiol. What you need to know before the rash starts.

Poison oak is an attractive plant with leaves that are glossy green in the spring and summer, turning bright red in the fall.

Toward that goal, here’s a quick checklist of plant safety precautions to consider: According to the FDA, over-the-counter protectants like zinc acetate, zinc oxide, and zinc carbonate might help dry ...

Learn how to spot and avoid poisonous plants like poison ivy, hemlock, and giant hogweed while hiking Michigan trails this ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A highly toxic plant, that can be deadly if ingested, is spreading fast around the U.S. Poison hemlock (or Conium maculatum) is about to flower in Tennessee, according to the ...

That itchy, uncomfortable rash from poison ivy can ruin a perfectly good outdoor adventure. The biggest challenge is this ...

Much better is prevention. If you think you have been exposed, wash your entire body with mild soap; water alone will not remove the oil, which penetrates the skin. Use a soapy brush under the nails.

A roadside plant is posing a potentially deadly risk to Americans after it was found to be growing rapidly in unmanaged areas. Poison hemlock, also known as Conium maculatum, is poisonous to ...