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eastern poison ivy
Toxicodendron radicans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Sapindales ›Family: Anacardiaceae ›Genus: Toxicodendron
About
Toxicodendron radicans, commonly known as eastern poison ivy or poison ivy, is a poisonous Asian and Eastern North American flowering plant that is well-known for causing Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis, an itchy, irritating, and sometimes painful rash in most people who touch it. It is caused by urushiol, a clear liquid compound in the plant's sap. The species is variable in its appearance and habit, and despite its common name it is not a true ivy (Hedera),...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of eastern poison ivy is Toxicodendron radicans.
- eastern poison ivy belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- eastern poison ivy belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- eastern poison ivy belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- eastern poison ivy belongs to the order Sapindales.
- eastern poison ivy belongs to the family Anacardiaceae.
- eastern poison ivy belongs to the genus Toxicodendron.