Poison Ivy vs. Virginia Creeper Mississippi State University Extension Service

With many summer attractions closed or limited due to COVID-19, people are heading into the great outdoors. As you’re exploring nature, you don’t want to have a run-in with the dreaded poison ivy.

Poison ivy has flourished this year thanks to wet weather, Weather

Toxicodendron radicans, T. rydbergii

English ivy is an aggressive invader that can be found in yards, trailing up fences, and covering entire buildings. ➡️ Virginia creeper is an excellent, pollinator-friendly alternative, as it loves to

Touch-Me-Nots: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac - Alabama Cooperative Extension System

Poison Ivy vs. Virginia Creeper Mississippi State University Extension Service

Poison Ivy vs. Virginia Creeper Mississippi State University Extension Service

Poison Ivy or Virginia Creeper? K-State horticulture expert explains the difference

Is it poison ivy or Virginia creeper?

USDA Plants Database

Avoid poison ivy contact during outdoor activities

Poison Ivy and Virginia Creeper: How do I tell the difference?

Poison ivy “looks similar” to Virginia creeper