Toxicodendron rydbergii

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Toxicodendron rydbergii, commonly known as western poison ivy, is a North American shrub that causes allergic skin reactions through contact with its urushiol-containing leaves and stems.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf plant species
shrubs
affects human skin
allergenType oil-based organic compound
causes allergic contact dermatitis
commonName western poison ivy
contains urushiol in leaves
urushiol in stems
dermatologicalEffect Type IV hypersensitivity reaction
distribution western and northern North America
exposureRoute skin contact
family Anacardiaceae NERFINISHED
flowerSex unisexual
fruitType drupe
genus Toxicodendron NERFINISHED
growthForm shrub
subshrub
habitat open forests
riparian areas
rocky slopes
woodland edges
hasAllergen urushiol
hasToxicPart fruits
leaves
roots
stems
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement alternate
leafletsPerLeaf 3
leafType compound leaves
lifeCycle perennial
nativeTo Canada NERFINISHED
North America
United States NERFINISHED
photosyntheticPathway C3
pollination insect-pollinated
reproduction flowers
seeds
similarTo Toxicodendron radicans NERFINISHED
symptom blistering
itching
redness
swelling
taxonRank species
toxicTo humans
warning do not touch with bare skin

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Toxicodendron containsTaxon Toxicodendron rydbergii