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Poison Ivy Pictures

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

Updated: April 13, 2007

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Poison Ivy growing in a well groomed yard in Atlanta, Georgia.
Poison Ivy Growing in the Yard

Poison Ivy Growing in the Yard

Dr. Edwin P. Ewing, Jr./CDC
This picture is a good reminder that poison ivy can grow almost anywhere. We all expect for poison ivy to be growing along trails, lakes, and in the woods, but we don't expect to have it in our own back yard.

In the above poison ivy picture, you can see the poison ivy growing next to the grass and over the path that could be leading to their front door. Unfortunately, an unsuspecting homeowner might think that this is just a regular vine and not poison ivy and might get a nasty rash if they try to pull it out without taking precautions or if they simply leave it there have contact with it day after day.

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