It may sound simple, but the best way to prevent getting a poison ivy, oak or sumac rash is basically simple prevention: avoid contact with the plants — or even ones you think might be the poisonous ...

Depending on where you live, you might find yourself in the presence of poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac on your next hike. They're best avoided, as these plants can leave you with an ...

Summer is finally here, so that means it's time for hikes in woods and trips into the outdoors. But if you're not careful, you might come across an unwelcomed part of nature — poison ivy. So before ...

Refer to the old adage, “Leaves of three, let it be.” Most poison ivy plants grow on a vine or shrub and can be identified by their three pointed-tip leaves that come off a single stem. One of the ...

The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina, previously Rhus hirta) is a common plant with a strikingly uncommon appearance. The young branches of the staghorn sumac are upright, with velvety red-brown hairs, ...

(NEXSTAR) – You may have managed to dodge the dreaded rashes often associated with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not allergic. While it’s true that a ...

If you are lucky enough to have a large outside space, planting trees is a wonderful way to add structure and foliage. Watching the trees you have planted grow year after year can be incredibly ...

When I announced to some friends that I was planning to establish a native sumac grove on my property, the first thing I heard was, “Why would you want to plant that trash tree on your property?” I ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sumac is a spice that has been gaining wider visibility over the past couple of decades. It's long been very popular in Mediterranean and ...