Thanks, Jim. That's a pretty little picture and I needed the lesson in
recognising Poison Ivy.
Chris
On 20 Apr 2011, at 18:25, Jim Nichols wrote:
> 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
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