THE TASTE of young poison oak is surprisingly mild, grassy and only a little bit tart. Two dozen glossy green-and-red leaves ...

Poison ivy produces small, white, or yellow berries, and its leaves turn red in the fall. Poison oak is similar in appearance to poison ivy but is usually found as a shrub rather than a vine.

Poison oak rash is an allergic reaction to the leaves or stems of the western poison oak plant (Toxicodendron diversilobum). Home remedies and medical treatments can help manage symptoms.

Poison oak has leaves that grow in groups of three, have wavy edges, and fuzzy undersides. A poison oak rash is usually pink or red and will usually appear within 24 hours. You can treat poison ...

It doesn't matter what part of the poison oak plant you touch. The leaves, stem, and roots all contain urushiol, which is the oil that triggers skin irritation and causes a rash. If you are ...