Is this poisonous?

[Alex Franke]

I didn't think that it was (not in the "leaves of three" category), but a trusted friend just told me with a pretty high level of confidence that this was poison oak. It grows on long vines in my yard here in central North Carolina.

If it is, how do I get rid of it? If it's not, any idea what it really is?

Thanks!

Photo here:

[LCHIEN]

real poison oak (see pics below) has three leaf clusters, apparently.

http://poisonivy.aesir.com/img/pictures/po/index.php

Why don't you test it on the kids?

Roundup?

[68KANE]

Poison Ivy



Poison Oak



Poison Sumac




I'd say no but I would remove it (with long sleeve shirt/pants/gloves on) and spray round up on the vine's ends.

[Ed62]

My wife says "Leaves of three....leave it be". Here's something similar (but not the same) we have growing on a trellis. It's "Virginia Creeper". She told me the botanical name, but I can't pronounce it, or spell it. I think you're O.K. She couldn't positively identify yours.


Ed

[Richard in Smithville]

Not what you're looking at but another to look out for.

Stinging Nettles. Feels like 100's of sharp needles digging into your skin.

[Uncle Cracker]

We get a lot of that weed-vine down here in the FL. Yank it down with my bare hands all the time, without incident. So I'd say it's not poisonous to the touch, but I don't think I'd eat it...

[Ken Massingale]

That's Virginia Creeper, Alex. It grows profusely here in the Southeast.

[Hellrazor]

Yup thats creeper.. red/pink new grouth on the vines and the 5 leaves.

[Jbridge337]

All the virginia creeper I've seen has toothed leaves, the leaves in the original photo seem to have smooth edge leaves. Just an observation.

I have seen the same thing as the original photo in the wooded area behind my house and have spent many hours clearing underbrush both with a bush hog and by hand and have never broken out with any type of rash.

Jim

[Ed62]

All the virginia creeper I've seen has toothed leaves

The pic I posted has toothed leaves. Otherwise, it looks pretty much like the same plant. I'm guessing it's in the same family.

Ed