
Poison Sumac: Identification, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Understanding Poison Sumac Poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) is one of the most toxic plants found in North America, alongside poison ivy and poison oak. Belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, it thrives in swampy, boggy environments, particularly in the southeastern United States. Unlike its relatives, poison sumac often grows as a woody shrub or small tree,…