View the new growth on a poison ivy plant. Note how it is lighter in color than the deeper green of the older leaves on this poison ivy plant, a characteristic of poison ivy plants.
Keep in mind that the new growth on poison ivy plants is often red or reddish brown in many parts of the country.
Note how the poison ivy plant is creeping up this wood post. An unsuspecting hiker could easily sit down on this post for a short rest and get a poison ivy rash all over his legs. It is a good reminding to keep your eyes open if you want to avoid poison ivy when you are outdoors.
