Remember I told you about the roots on poison ivy?  Unlike other vines, poison ivy has hairy roots.  

 

We saw this growing on the big oak tree at the big right turn on Stonebriar, just below George and Priscilla's.  I'm not calling IT beautiful, but it is a beautiful example of poison ivy roots.  Even though I can't see the leaves, I know it's poison ivy.

 

Don't touch it!!!!!  All parts of the plant (including the roots) are covered in a heavy oil, Urusheol, that causes a dermatitis reaction in most people.  EVEN IN THE WINTER!!

 

So, look but don't touch!

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!