Atlantic poison oak (Toxicodendron pubescens)
Atlantic poison oak, also known as Eastern Poison Oak
Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a North American plant that can trigger an itchy rash in those who are sensitive. This plant can grow as a shrub or a vine, with its young leaves often emerging in bright green or reddish hues, and mature stems taking on a gray or woody appearance.
Key Facts About Atlantic poison oak
Attributes of Atlantic poison oak
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb, Shrub
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
N/A
Leaf Color
Dark green; turns red or orange in fall
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Atlantic poison oak
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Sapindales
Family
Cashew
Genus
Toxicodendron
Species
Atlantic poison oak
Toxicity
Contact with skin, consumption