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From Vincent Iannelli, M.D., About.com

Updated June 07, 2006

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Looking the green grape-like clusters of berries is another good way to spot poison ivy.
Poison Ivy Berries

Poison Ivy Berries

Vincent Iannelli, MD
Poison Ivy plants often have small, round berries in the summer and early fall. They are green at first, but then turn a creamy white color. They grow in grape-like clusters.

Birds often eat the berries and this is an important way that poison ivy spreads from one area to another, as birds pick up and drop the berries in different areas.

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