Re: Poison Oak On Long Island, NY|
Poison Oak Information
Poison oak was first discovered on Vancouver Island by David Douglas (also known for the Douglas Fern).
Poison oak is very similar to poison ivy in appearance, except the three-leaf distribution in poison oak has serrated and/or lobed edges like an oak leaf. As with poison ivy, the leaves do change color depending on the season, green in the summer and reddish in the fall. Leaves are absent in winter; however, you can still develop the symptomatic rash if contact is made during the winter months.
Poison oak is primarily found west of the Rockies. It has been found in some extreme southern states like Florida and Georgia. Some individuals in the Midwest claim they have seen it in Illinois and Missouri; however, this has not been documented.
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