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Poison Ivy
Toxicodendron species · Anacardiaceae
How it looks
Poison ivy is a vine or shrub with glossy leaves in groups of three (the source of the saying "leaves of three, let it be") arranged alternately. The leaves turn red and orange in autumn, and small white-to-greenish fruits hang in clusters. In people it causes a severe rash.
Poison Ivy is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Toxicodendron species
- Common name
- Poison Ivy
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
