Poison Ivy and What it Means to You When Affected by It

Poison Ivy and What it Means to You When Affected by It
by
Nadeeka Johnson
Poison Ivy is a plant that is to be seen through most of North America and is present in two main varieties - Western, or Pacific, and Atlantic. The problem with Poison Ivy, which grows as ground cover and can grow into large bushes, is that it contains an oil - Urushiol - that, when it comes into contact with our skin, causes very irritating blistering and irritation.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Poison-Ivy-and-What-it-Means-to-You-When-Affected-by-It
id=2117964 - Mar 18, 2009