Here's another picture of my nemesis, poison ivy. This time showing fall color, AND you can see the hairy roots.

 

My friend Sandy Bradley was also a Girl Scout, back in the day....and she KNOWS how to recognize Poison ivy.  She just couldn't remember this jingle about it:

 

Leaves of THREE, let it be....  or this one:

 

You can shake hands with five fingers, but not with THREE.

 

 

However you remember it, DON'T TOUCH IT!!!

Not all THREE leaved plants are poisonous, but if you're not sure, just leave them alone.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!