Never Be Fooled By Poison Ivy Again

[@pattyayers]

100% true story: On Martha’s Vineyard (island) in Massachusetts where there is lots of poison ivy, the Blues Brothers band gave a big outdoor concert. I know exactly how to identify and avoid it, but the concert organizers MOWED an entire huge grassy field full of it and invited us all to come and sit there in our summer clothes all day. It was basically the most efficient possible way to give a few thousand people a very bad case. The doctors offices were overflowing. I got no sleep that night.

[@startsomewhere5467]

We do have the best poison Ivy patches here in mass

[@astrialindah2773]

😱

[@walsterdoomit]

My buddies had a party and yep they mowed the field. Leaving I dropped my keys. Pitch dark. Well I got on my knees. (in shorts) And ran my hands all around the ground to hear and feel them. Good times! That time I got it I called in sick the next day. Boss wasn't having it and said come to work. I said ok. As I oozed leaking knee goo from my grotesquely swollen knees down my legs he looked and said. Go home tell me when you can come back. They gave me steroids. At the hospital.

[@Toaster-v1z]

I've only experienced it once and it's no joke.

[@AnastasioCostaMeno]

@@Toaster-v1z Two times for me. It’s one of the worst sensations I’ve ever experienced.

[@DN-el2mx]

You said that they're only dangerous if touched, but its very dangerous if you breathe the smoke if its burned.

[@SW-ii5gg]

The oil can also stay on wood that it has been in contact with and be dangerous for years I read.

[@GlenaGarrett]

@@themusicbook8679 The inhalation thing is a very important point. Lots of folks want to get rid of it. Wiht large infestations, you have to remove a lot of vines if you're clearing land. Some have not done the research, burned it, inhaled the smoke, and had horrible consequences. Depending on your unique health condition and the amount you inhale, it can vary from mild lung irritation to severe respiratory distress to cardiopulmonary arrest. Folks with asthma, emphysema or COPD would be at extreme risk.

[@ScottWConvid19]

"It's not a government organization..." I'm pretty sure I heard a universal relief sighing of creation at that statement.

[@analogludite9575]

So glad I watched! I always thought it was just the shiny leaves. I never knew you could get inflammation from touching the woody stem or the shaggy vine.😮

[@chriskwammie2773]

Nature Channels/PBS should hire this guy already, really relaxing and great content!!!

[@jakebosley57]

This guy has to much dignity and self respect, he wouldn't sell his soul to work for those liars.

[@tfeya777]

They are not deserving of him.

[@sharksport01]

He doesnt lie, and pepper his propaganda with Chopin, hes too good for that shithole network.

[@reasonforhopewithin]

No they shouldn’t. He should stay on KZbin because KZbin has much better content than mainstream media these days and he has freedom to decide which content to display and that is why he’s on KZbin in the first place. It’s (for now) by the people and for the people

[@ScottWConvid19]

@@jakebosley57 😂 I hope he wouldn't.

[@randalalansmith9883]

Here's a catchy mnemonic; "Don't touch anything, it's probably poison ivy."

[@jessielee1369]

LOL! Can I touch my eye? NO, IT COULD BE POISON IVY!!

[@noneyun9943]

I get it every year! Drives me nuts

[@glasslinger]

@@jessielee1369 Have you ever had poison ivy on your eyelids? SUCKS BEYOND ANYTHING IMAGINABLE! That'll teach you to touch your eyes when you are out in the woods!

[@spicyroads]

100% anything that could be should be considered as is

[@anahallstrom7843]

Three leaves and shiny, no good for the heinie!

[@GYisrael]

10:39 this earned my subscription. This is the type of mindset that shows one’s in tune with life.

[@topherdean1024]

Thank you. This plant put me in the hospital when I was a kid. They almost had to cut an airway so I could breath my face was so swollen. It caused me a lot of suffering as a child, when my brain was still undeveloped and identifying tricky plants was problematic. Naturally, I have nothing but contempt for this plant, but knowing that they bear fruit that birds rely on really helps me to release my contempt for this plant. Still, I'm glad I live in Hawaii, where I can run through the forest naked, without a care in the world.

[@TheDro]

4:32 that look of "uh oh did i just touch it?"

[@jwc3o2]

yeah, that was a good moment that nicely underscored his later comment about being thankful to it for its sharpening our awareness. despite an occasional bit of dorkiness, he's got the right attitude toward poison ivy: it really is quite a beautiful plant & tenacious as all getout: there're a coupla bluffs where i canoe past & marvel at the bursts of red & green that trails outta cracks down the clifffaces. have had it as a houseplant but people tend to not recognize it & will be so highly attracted to the glabrous leaf surfaces they want to touch it. when i'd jump in the way with a "what're you Doing?!", they'd be all offended at finding out what it was & "blame" me - "how could you do that to a person?" was one question that struck me as just weird - far weirder than having a pretty houseplant. was glad that he showed so many different aspects of the plant, too: too often, plant descriptions idealize in one image that don't admit to any variation & this went farther than most.

[@mikepete25]

And then the look of relief after 😆

[@victorb145]

@@jwc3o2 It works as a houseplant? How long did you have? That kind of moisture does it like? It is a beautiful plant and to answer all of the questions you got. Education! Lol I bet that one word is a perfect answer to all of the questions you got.

[@jwc3o2]

@@victorb145 "education" indeed! i was talking with a friend yesterday who always tromps through a patch of poison ivy to get to a riverside rock he "takes a moment" on regularly who didn't realize what he was tromping through & always wondered why he ended up with a rash. recommended he watch this & now he knows & has spraypainted the plants bright red & put up a warning sign! thankfully, all the stories i have of bad poison ivy encounters are 2nd-hand! we should be trained as children to recognize this stuff but it depends where you live: growing up in urban Toronto wasn't exactly fertile training ground for poison ivy. yes, i had a plant i'd dug up as a sprout & put in a planter. it thrived ("throve"?) & went the full year & died when it got too cold (it wasn't actually in the house but in a hanging planter outside). i watered it when the soil went dry & gave it no special treatment other than attention, which it got lots of as new leaves sprouted: they're so perfectly tiny & shiny!

[@justinm2434]

Lol yeah like, oh shit, oh thank god that wasn't poison. Moving on

[@2cr8gdtimes]

I collapsed with laughter when he said it's nothing to run from, it's not an enemy, it's something to be aware of, it's a plant, not a government organisation 😄. Gospel truth, my friend, gospel truth.

[@Olivetreedisciples3887]

"It's nothing to fear, it's not a government organization" Made me laugh. Awesome phrase...

[@teresaroman3348]

Me, too.

[@jessicacontreras1929]

That made me laugh, too! HA!

[@mikecorbeil]

Yep, certainly funny phrase. I was surprised when Adam said this, definitely wasn't expecting it. Fine surprise. Apparently has a good sense of humour (Humor, in American English, I think, but my Windows system is set for Canadian English).

[@skotkik]

I'm in Louisiana and this "terrible for me" plant is everywhere. The problem is there are so many other plants that fall into the identification criteria you're mentioning! To scan for poison ivy is almost impossible when you're working in the forest! It can look like a bush, tree, vine, ground cover! AHHHHHH! I'm trying out here, but man o man! it isn't as easy as you're making it sound! (BTW Thanks for your amazing content, keep it up!)

[@cyumadbrosummit3534]

Start eating mangos consistently and your body will build up an immunity to Poision Ivy,

[@jacobcarrick1182]

What about poison oak? Or sumac? Would love to see a video on those as well. Appreciate the free lessons ✌🏻

[@mrwess1927]

Yea, good stuff

[@sharksport01]

Yma Sumac is amazing.

[@skylovecraft2491]

Is sumac poisonous?

[@wyattdean585]

@@skylovecraft2491 Only poison sumac is poisonous. Other sumacs are not.

[@petekarstaedt8258]

What does nimwit is saying is poison ivy is not poison ivy is poison oak or poison sumac. Poison ivy only grows on the ground!

[@rico1319]

I’m itching all over just watching this!!

[@luv2cook.]

Ugh, me 2! Had it every year for the past 4 but this year was overwhelming… 🤦‍♀️

[@TruthFrequencyNews]

"It's not a government organization". Bark LAUGHING 😂 Thank you for that laugh!

[@davidlalexander1178]

If only they would sweep the forest floors there wouldn't be anymore blue state forest fires. LMFAO

[@TruthFrequencyNews]

@@davidlalexander1178 Normally I would laugh also, however Tennessee got hit hard with wild fires several years ago. Many had devastating damages. Dolly Parton was generous in spite of the damages to her property. conservative assets burn just as easily as liberals'.

[@davidlalexander1178]

@@TruthFrequencyNews Hey my heart certainly goes out to Tennessee. Dolly is an angel on this earth. I was being facetious, pointing out the absurdity in trump's statement. I hope you all are recovering well from that awful event.

[@ludovicduvillage6760]

Yes thank you ! I already liked you but now I'm in love

[@hcx1853]

10:35 Timestamp of Adam's quip.

[@ChickADD44]

"Saint" Poison Ivy...Adam you are the best! I've been watching your videos for a few years now and I'm always impressed by the content, videography, delivery and above all, your respect, refreshing perspective and depth of knowledge about every plant you share with us. Thank you for being such a great gift to all of us.

[@texaskitty1348]

This years freeze in TX killed many of my treasured plants, but the poison ivy is doing great.

[@tazmankb26]

same here. I had eradicated all Poison Ivy in a large bed last year and the freeze made it come back with a vengeance- in North Central TX

[@miket8018]

Same. Lost my palm trees and now covered in poison ivy from last week in the woods. I found this page too late lol

[@wtmayhew]

“Leaves of three, let it be” works for me. Yeah, there are other three leaf plants, but I really don’t have any interest in touching them, so just keeping away from leaves of three is useful advice. Also “If it’s hairy, it’s scary” is good advice for keeping away from poison ivy vines on trees.

[@ManDuderGuy]

"Leaves of three, 2-4-D" My version.

[@FishDontCry]

Leaves of 4, eat some more!

[@susierosido790]

Honoring you for all you do. Susie from Bluegrass Land, the beautiful Ozarks

[@sou2375]

Learning so much from him! He's my younger Mr Rogers of Nature

[@Henry_L]

Great video, Adam. I've never felt 100% confident with my poison ivy ID because its look is so varied. The mnemonics are so simple I've been convinced I just don't have the eye for this plant but now you've given me some actually useful information about it, thanks!

[@Tomallenny]

who cares about the plant, just treat your skin and get on with your life. treat it with a dab of bleach when it turns red from the oil that causes the itching.

[@krissmith2004]

Dude has a gift. Sometimes you see and hear a person and immediately feel their integrity which is totally backed up by the subject matter.

[@Squidink09]

You lost me at ticks aren’t the enemy 😂

[@purpleblueunicorn]

@BibleTalk101 Not eating red meat will protect him from a bunch of cancers and atherosclerosis... tough love from the ticks I guess.

[@purpleblueunicorn]

@BibleTalk101 To answer your question, here is one: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4698595/ I'm not sure on what metas the who classified processed meat as class 1 carcinogen, but I guess it's one of them. I love those statements though in the study: "red meat and processed meat convincingly increases CRC risk by 20-30%" "Meat is an important source of nutrients and should be consumed moderately and balanced with other foods."

[@purpleblueunicorn]

@BibleTalk101 Sorry if I said something wrong, I just gave your a meta because you asked me. I was joking about the ticks and mosquitoes, I hate them too. And, yes hike your own hike.

[@DustyEggSauce]

@BibleTalk101 Just want to throw in that your statement, "And I can turn right around and show you documents that deny everything those articles claim." goes both ways. I've seen people use this a lot but It's redundant, it just ends the dialouge and doesn't state much.

[@russlehman2070]

Any critter that's after my blood is the enemy.

[@stacielynn7929]

Love your teaching!!! “It’s not a gov. Agency, it’s only poison ivy”!!!!! ❤️❤️

[@maxroberts7393]

Amazing presentation. It covered needed detail sequentially and with little irrelevant editorial comment. Presenter spoke clearly and distinctly with a tone of interest in what he had to say.

[@hijodelaisla275]

All that is true and you described a competent presentation but you use the adjective "amazing." That's not what I thought amazing meant.

[@nope123-w6d]

“Don’t panic...its just poison ivy”, PLEASE that is the perfect time to panic! I end up on steroids for weeks.

[@beckydavis1820]

6 months for me last time.

[@electricsheepdreams]

I like the perspective of "not friend/enemy" for species that have the ability to harm. Granted, this serves as a defense mechanism for the most part. I'd love to see a video on ticks (severe phobia of all things parasitic over here).

[@shamachelon]

Exactly! I agree, because ticks are not a favorite of mine, though I’ve never ran into any. I’d still like tips and advice on how to identify and if it’s ever latched, how to eradicate.

[@mrwess1927]

I hate ticks too.

[@denverbasshead]

@@shamachelon best natural way I've seen is to get Guinea fowl. They love to eat ticks. I also spray a natural essential oil yard spray for my lawn. Im in rural KY with lots of ticks from the deer im guessing

[@denverbasshead]

@UC1LvClggTRDlhq5TqDckIag yea i pull at least one off my dogs every night but not always. In colorado i never saw a tick even while camping in the mountains all the time. I just said deer because we get lots of deer ticks. Its not too crazy but im definitely getting guineas next tear for them. Dont worry ticks are spreading everywhere so eventually they will find Alberta

[@BlueBerry-vl4fj]

Humans are parasites ;))

[@78pink2]

"It's a plant... not a gov't organization... a plant." I love it! Thanks so much for this one. First time I came in contact I thought I had chiggers and wondered how it was possible because that is not a bug found in this area. Turned out the "trails" along my arms was poison ivy. It wasn't anywhere near the horrible experience I've heard about, just some discomfort and itchiness for a few days. No big deal and nothing that makes me worried about coming in contact with it again (after multiple experiences over the past several years).

[@triniMahn]

Dude, I have been asking the universe for this tutorial on ivy! Synchronicity! I am never sure when I see the leaves of three. Way to demystify. You possess great wisdom

[@LavenderLori406]

I absolutely adore how very practical you are Adam.

[@blaisetreinen5616]

Where was this video when I really needed it? After a few intense poison ivy episodes, I sought this info out and learned most of this from multiple sources and personal observations. I will add that the worst case I ever had was from digging in the roots with my bare hands, being careful not to touch the leaves. lol! Another fine lesson, Adam. This will help a lot of people!

[@christinecarrington9006]

I am the wife who watches Most of your videos. You Are most helpful in explaining the many looks of poison ivy & the Other possible plants they might be instead. With Berry descriptions & now I hope I can Know. I only wish I was As good of an Herbalist as You are Adam! Thank You!!! I'm Still learning. Christine

[@vcat417]

Adam is the person you can tell see who enjoys his topics!! I can’t get enough... of learning from him. Cool channel. I translate literary songs on mine , by the way.

[@jazzchristineart]

Thank you. You are so good at being technical yet understandable for those of us less knowledgeable. You leave us wanting more yet leaving know a lot more than when we started.

[@ScottWConvid19]

I always laugh when someone repeats one of those lorish rhymes about how to identify poison ivy. Being sensitive to the urishiol oil, and not being taught as a child, I learned the hard way. It was a really, really effective lesson. So I make it a point to show others anytime I'm around it with someone that doesn't know what it looks like. Great video.

[@terrace1]

What about if your clothing rubs against the poison ivy. Can it be washed off with regular detergent? ☮️🌈💖

[@ScottWConvid19]

@@terrace1 I use Tide and never had that problem

[@cwavt8849]

You do not probably realize the help you give with this. A huge Thank You!

[@TheVonhollan]

I live in upstate NY and have access to a forest of black cherry trees. I love to just walk threw it and there are a lot of vines climbing up them. I knew the basic of ivy, Thanks to you I know most of all about poison Ivy.I would like to see one on Poison oak and sumac! Keep up the well informed videos.

[@tfeya777]

Can you invite me to your forest of black cherry trees? I’d go poison ivy and all 😂 looove cherries. None seem to grow very good in Tennessee.

[@TheVonhollan]

@@tfeya777 ahh these black cherries are poisonous until late fall they use them in red wine for its sour. The outer bark will make you sick. Yet the inner bark is used in tea for singers throat for opera singers.If i remember my camera i will send you a short video. they are not the big cherries but small with pits, some call them choke berries.

[@tfeya777]

@@TheVonhollan I’ve never heard of those before! Learn something new every day! :) And for sure didn’t think it was possible to have cherries be poisonous! My grandmother lived through holodomor (famine) in Ukraine when she was young and says her mom would make tea out of cherry bark in attempt to keep her family alive, but I believe she was talking about the red tart cherry trees. Do you do anything out of those black cherries at all. Do they make jams or anything of the sort with them?

[@TheVonhollan]

@@tfeya777 You can eat the flesh part of the berry late season when they ripen. I did some research last year the leaves, Bark and pit of the fruit may cause cyanid poisoning in large amounts. the flesh of the cherry can be used to make jelly, winer and is used to flavor rum and brandy. still i would use small amounts to be safe. maybe i will look into the jelly making this fall and give it a go.

[@jrpapi5]

@@TheVonhollan that's awesome I also have a place upstate and have foregone most of my treeline planting and such because of poison ivy oak and sumac this year...not to mention ticks! It's pretty wild up here now smh

[@lateepiphany]

I just love your enthusiasm around plants!

[@EagleJim62]

I watch your videos even if I'm not particularly interested in the subject, and always learn something. Your best video was the one about the woodpeckers. I now stop and watch all of the different woodpeckers. Fascinating. You make quality educational videos, Adam.

[@theanimalsmagicshop4785]

You are the only person I've ever heard speak kindly of poison ivy. This was an excellent video, love your sense of humor, thank you.

[@lzmash3]

Poison ivy teaches us about boundaries!

[@keithklassen5320]

Poison ivy teaches us to get rid of poison ivy. A valuable lesson.

[@TheMinimalistSparrow]

LOL

[@chairwood]

LMAO

[@christi5324]

Thank you so so much for this information! You truly are a blessing to many! I have always had a really bad reaction to poison ivy every since childhood. My husband jokingly says that even if I just look in it's direction, I break out!!! Even though I'm 35 years old and have always had bad reactions to it, honestly I never knew it in all of its various forms! With your help, maybe now I can be more aware of it as I am harvesting various plants in the wild. Again thank you so much for this information, as well as all of the wisdom and knowledge you graciously share with us 🙏 Sending you peace, love, and light!

[@paulmcgurkjr8934]

Excellent info as usual. Thanks Adam! I'm glad you showed it in winter also. The worst case I got was in winter when removing some vines- not recognizing it because of lack of leaves.

[@mreyes1964]

“It’s not a government organization” That was a good chuckle!!

[@Shananana99]

And never been truer than these days jeesh 😂

[@AtlasReburdened]

The important thing to remember if you're susceptible to poison ivy and come into contact with it is to quickly wash the contact site multiple times with soap that rinses clean. Urishiol has the consistency of thick grease. A quick rinse will do nothing and a gentle wash with soap won't be sufficient. Clean rinsing soap(dial works well), hard scrubbing, repeated at least thrice.

[@nanvolentine9110]

I use fels-naptha

[@Katgirl2024]

I waged war on my poison Ivy…..I wore gloves but knew I’d probably get exposed. When I was done (within two hours) I took off my clothes and washed them three times in cool water. At the same time, I showered and washed all my skin three times. Vigorously trying not missing an inch. I got one tiny blister. But made a huge dent in my Ivy. Washing makes a huge difference.

[@zwcamp]

Use dawn asap and it'll be fine.

[@DN-el2mx]

Dawn liquid and cold water to keep your pores closed.

[@jjrusy7438]

a quick slosh of gasoline/alcohol/lestoil/acetone to solve the oil THEN go wash your hands 3x. If you dont have that, like others have said: use detergent which can cut oil(dawn is like the wonder chemical around the house, mega-uses) also, you have about a 20minute window before the oils soak too far into your skin, so like atlas said: take care of it asap. I live with poison ivy in my huge yard. i know how it works...all too well.

[@ingodwetrust3271]

Legend has it, he’s still rhyming phrases to this day.

[@00Papyrus]

Had me laughing throughout most of the video with the old adages!! Great video, keep up the good work!

[@Delfin_Azul]

Thank you. I have many of these various plants in my yard, and didn't know the difference.

[@flintmonz]

Thanks ! Valuable information.

[@vonitadustylgreen2914]

As a country girl I learned this at an early age although it has never bothered me, it does get my oldest son. I just found your channel and subscribed to it. Many thanks

[@SubversionGarage]

One thing I (unfortunately) learned is that you can become susceptible to poison ivy outbreaks as you get older.

[@bobcarn]

I live in the city and have a narrow patch of yard between the side of my house and the sidewalk. I serendipitously came across this video just before I'm getting ready to go out and pull poison ivy from that section. Great information here. Thanks!

[@TheCommuted]

Sensitivity increases with exposure. In some people it takes a lot of repeated contact. I suspect that your immune system can forget for people with weak response after years without contact.

[@1mikewalsh]

I have never had a reaction and included a roll in the Ivy once that if I'd had it, her father would have killed me!

[@Manyfires_BurningBrightly]

Lol oh gosh how I love the little phrases! I’m in western PA too and my stomping grounds are polluted with it, and until today I was clueless! I must not be susceptible bc I KNOW I’ve touched it thousands of times. Keep up the great work, learning from you is so easy! Blessings friend!

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Where I grew up it was close to the ground. Many small plants, spaced apart so as not to be ground cover.

[@johnquest1044]

Right and it's not woody at the stem?

[@faith9952]

You are so kind to the plants.

[@jeffstone28]

Where did you find all those rhymes 😊!

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

Leaves of three leave them be! I grew up with all of them too!

[@tjcihlar1]

Thanks for the overview! I've never heard so many sayings for poison ivy. If I didn't know better I'd say poison ivy is your friend :).

[@mistressolive]

This is interesting. I live in Newfoundland, Canada, and I haven't had much experience with poison ivy. Thank you for these kinds of videos :)

[@beckydavis1820]

I saw a chart t hat showed over 9 different types. No wonder the leaves of 3 verse does not work.

[@johnhartman3149]

Bless you for this video! New to the south and have severe reactions to it, so glad to get this information!

[@carolecook1116]

🌿The South's lousy with Poison Ivy, & Southern can look different. In with Kudzu, you won't see it. Intertwined with Virginia Creeper you'll think it's all Virginia Creeper.😕👍Good Luck!

[@camelopardalus]

"Hi, I'm poison ivy and I'm here to help you." Not buyin' it.

[@leecotterill5422]

Great video yet again . I’ve just shared this from 🇬🇧 over to my brother in Pennsylvania where he is currently struggling with many blisters from this plant at the moment. He’s a landscaper and is learning the hard way….

[@ctastrophe]

About ten years ago poison ivy convinced me to get a timeshare - I will never be fooled by poison ivy again! Those maintenance fees are ridiculous!

[@AMonikaD]

How did that happen?? Do tell us the story! Please?

[@nodigBKMiche]

🤣😂👍🏼

[@aedleathers]

I really like the way you teach! Thanks Dr. H. !!

[@aaronfischer9885]

"Leaves of 3, let it be. Leaves of 4, eat some more." Homer Simpson

[@beckydavis1820]

There are more than 12 pictures of different types of poison ivy. O found out the hard way!! 6 months on prednisone. I was skinny so weight gain didn't bother me nor did the massive amount of energy!!!

[@ashleymarie7452]

Those colloquial phrases combined with the photos are actually quite good. It helps to connect the visual cues with a catchy rhyme. Thanks!

[@er6730]

I think he's just making stuff up at this point😅 I love it, though!

[@ashleymarie7452]

@@er6730 Agreed. Whatever it takes to keep me from getting into poison ivy!

[@neekyme76]

I love the look of fear when he brushed against the neighboring plant! Great information though, I've never had a reaction, and I'm not sure if I've just been super lucky or am one of the few who don't react to it - so I never really knew what to look for other than "leaves of 3".

[@JamesThomas-pj2lx]

and yet he touched its stem.

[@iamanidiotbut5523]

I have worn gloves and long sleeves while destroying poison ivy and still end up with it all over me. I wash real good too

[@heatherthomas7545]

I loved the all the phrases which I've never heard of before LOL. Wish I could double-thumbs up, thanks, Adam!!

[@r.glewis374]

It's not a government organization, I lost my swig of coffee on that one lol 😆🤣😂 good job man ❤

[@laurenbrock9964]

I love the humor with this educational video. It’s great 😂

[@383mazda]

Im really allergic to poison ivy, and it took me a year uproot it all out of my back yard. It's a pain to remove; when you grab a stem and pull it breaks real easy and the roots just send up new growth again - it's a pretty devious plant...

[@vapormissile]

Got deep at the end. Really nice subtle calm presentation. Useful, fun, makes me feel smart. Thanks, man.

[@travishaskell6897]

I guess I'm in the 15 percent because I'm positive I come in contact with this plant all the time while fishing or metal detecting and I've yet to break out... those blackberries thorns do a number on me though lol

[@Casey1pj]

I have wild blackberries in my yard. They should be ripening in a few more weeks. They're worth the pain of an occasional stab. Delicious!

[@longgroove]

Your lucky. I'm one of the few that it gets in my bloodstream and I break out all over even in my throat for months. I've been hospitalized and given steroid injections to control it that messed up my metabolism.

[@Guitaural.]

Used to be the same way Travis - my system apparently changed one year and got it really bad...missed several days of work, steroid shot from the doctor needed to start drying it up. Learned my lesson. Strange how one year you can lay down in the stuff and the next year your chemistry has changed just enough to get it really bad. Just treat it like it effects you...lol

[@travishaskell6897]

@@Guitaural. yeah same thing happened to my brother...I'm sure if my body ever does stop being immune to it I'll figure it out sooner rather than later...I'm usually knee high in it before I figure it out lol

[@TheTicktockman321]

@@Guitaural. Same here. I got cocky one day helping friends clear some from their yard. They were all protected. I made like I was some superman, impervious to all poison ivy, which I had always been. I woke up the next morning with a fever and 75% of my body was affected.

[@mariemarcum5613]

Very helpful guide. Thank you! I purchased a home in the woods and this video is just what we needed. I like that you showed all seasons and that you showed what plants are similar but not poison ivy. Will be looking for more great content from ypur channel.

[@Doug_Hinton]

As a mycophile I often browse for content. Adam's humble approach in combination with his gratitude for the natural world and his philosophical view towards foraging is by far the most enjoyable. Thank you for the awesome content.

[@Doug_Hinton]

I am fortunately part of a small percentage of the population that doesn't get severe reactions from poison ivy, lastvyear I was rescuing a bunny that someone dumped off at a local lake,it was slowly hopping around in poison ivy,and I was in swim trunks!! He eventually let me pick him up,and unbeknownst to me I had harvested poison ivy which was under the bunny in direct contact with my arm for the half hour walk back to my truck. I might have developed a few small bumps. But due to my over exposure to poison ivy as a child i believe i developed a natural immunity.

[@govinda102000]

Truth. And his effort shows for his proverbs.

[@teresaroman3348]

I am one of those who do not react to poison ivy. I am glad to know how to tell others that do react how to identify it. Thank you.

[@ashdav9980]

OMG....he's so close to the poison ivy he is accidently touching or swiping into it at times, hopefully he changed his clothes after this video. I just got over an awful poison ivy encounter, it was grown in my house foundation mulch bed in the blazing sun (not a typical place for it). I think it got in my mulch bed curtesy of the birds. This video is helpful in identifying it in all seasons, now that I know what it looks like, I can spot it a mile away. I have a lot of wild blackberry and Virginia Creeper that grows near the poison ivy, it's very helpful to be able to identify what you are looking at. This video is accurate on identifying the look a likes as well.

[@nchlch]

Cruising through all of your videos--my new #1!! Keep up the good work Adam.

[@seneca114]

Awesome video, Adam, as always! : ) I really admire how you always emphasize the importance of various plants, fungi, animals etc., to our ecosystems, e.g., the importance of poison ivy berries to birds etc. Too many plants are given labels such as "weed", "invasive", "killer" etc., without recognizing their intrinsic value and their contributions to the overall web of life. I see this attitude even among scientists and people who study plants. Things are not so simple in my opinion. I would love to see you make a video on ticks. While there's obviously the danger of contracting Lyme - I've had it myself - I'm also sure there is a lot of value ticks bring to the ecosystems they're in. As humans we just to respect all forms of life and recognize them for their intrinsic worth, without ascribing anthropomorphic qualities to them. Keep up the great work!

[@sherriianiro747]

I agree 💯! Years ago my friends father was adamant all sharks should be killed because they serve no purpose because they are killers. He failed to understand that predators are a part and necessary for an ecosystem to thrive.

[@mauricepaquette685]

Adam your great to watch and to learn from👍👍👍

[@TheDro]

im in ohio and my arms are not happy rn from these after doing some yard work. i knew that the virginia creeper i was pulling would mess me up but there was poison ivy around it as well. i would forget while gloves on and would smack away a bug and hit myself on the skin while not realizing it. so annoying. im waging war against them on my property now!

[@chancegivens9390]

@Chris Waters that's the most metal way to get rid of plants

[@kcb5336]

@Chris Waters Burning poison ivy can be fatal.

[@mjrussell414]

It got me good in my garden years ago when I didn’t know it was there. Now I am an expert in avoidance. Make sure you wash with cold water and dish soap after suspected exposure. If you make a solution of salt, vinegar and dish soap and spray it on the plants, it will kill them. I have managed to pretty much get rid of it on my property now. I just check the periphery every spring to see if any has creeped down from the forest.

[@chancegivens9390]

@@mjrussell414 you know what's up!

[@ThePointcounterpoint]

Been there and lighting candles to the vine spirits to keep all poison ivy away from you!

[@Sassci]

i appreciate the respect this guy gave mother ivy. her intent is not to harm us. no need to act as if she is our enemy.

[@barthamburg4351]

It's not a government organization. I had to rewind to hear that again LOL so funny. The nine most terrifying words. I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

[@codylunn5128]

Adam I live in northern Pa. I love your content. It always makes sense and it's very useful. I have high admirations for how you view the world and life. Thank you for being you.

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

It's definitely an enemy of mine! I'm so allergic to poison ivy it's scary! I first got it on my whole back side after the fringe on my bell bottom blue jeans caught fire standing too close to the camp fire at the ranch one night..I went tearing out into the woods where we were camped pulling my jeans off and I hit the ground running! I was covered in it for weeks it was God awful! I'll never forget that summer! I had to be in shorts to go to drill team practice and it was so embarrassing!! I've had to go to the hospital 3 times in my life because I got it so bad and it's a shame because I have a farm to care for and animals that I love to pet and groom and I truly believe I've gotten it just by petting my horses dogs and cats! And also of course by working in the garden, clearing brush and burning it. Some people say you can't get it from burning it...I disagree! I know I have! Thanks for the video I watched closely, and what I find to be poison ivy in East Texas has much bigger leaves of three and people call it poison sumac too. Thanks again... I'm one who would respectfully have to disagree with you about that it's not as bad as our politicians running the governmental agencies and offices in this country today! It's really as bad as they are!

[@GaleneIanthe]

You're right, you most definitely can get it from burning it, and from petting animals who've gotten the oil on their fur! People can have horrible reactions in their throats and lungs from breathing in the smoke from burned poison ivy; as you can imagine, it's life threatening. The one time I got a rash from it was after petting my two dogs who'd been running through the woods all day. I must've spread the oil after getting it on my hands, because I broke out all over my body. Was out of commission for a week and had to get a steroid shot because my eyes swelled shut. That was years ago now, and I hope I can avoid it in the future. But I really want to be more active outdoors, so I'll have to work hard at it!

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

@@GaleneIanthe thanks for the reply to my comment! Yes it's some really bad stuff! I'm scared to death of it! I've gotten it so bad I've gone to the ER 3 times and I was asking the doctor's just to go ahead and put me out of my misery!! It lasts for ever it seems, and the itching and the oozing is just plain gross and the redness and swelling is miserable! Yes to all of the above to what you said about the burning it and it getting in your throat and lungs. Dangerous! Nothing for me to ever play around with! That's why I don't pet my animals a whole lot...I brush them mostly! Have a great weekend wherever you are or go!

[@mjrussell414]

@@annettecinquemanifalbo17 I’ve gotten it from my pets too. They are immune. If you suspect exposure, wash the area with cold water and dish soap - that will remove the oil before it has a chance to burn your skin.

[@mdrobnson3912]

That's how my uncle went from being immune to deathly allergic. He was cutting and hauling pulp wood for the local paper mill. He was burning some pine stumps that had it attached to the bark and spent hours breathing in the smoke. He spent a few days in the hospital and after, he could get nowhere near it without severe reactions to it. You absolutely CAN get it from burning. Fire doesn't destroy the oil.

[@annettecinquemanifalbo17]

@@mdrobnson3912 man that's terrible! I'm glad he's alright today, but like me, I avoid it at all costs! Glad you shared that story with all of us!

[@davetrayford]

Excellent! Very INTELLIGENT, ARTICULATELY conceived and produced university-level presentation. Thanks also for the well-organized and produced videography. Bravo. 🤪

[@MsBizzyGurl]

Here's the rub: it looks different in different growing zones. Learn the plant in your zone.

[@teleguy5699]

Exactly. My poison ivy in Maine doesn't look like that.

[@realMFgames]

@@teleguy5699 Aaay! Mainers against poison ivy!

[@teleguy5699]

@@realMFgames Unite!!!

[@pambasileuspaperhat9526]

I love the comment about being grateful to have something that makes us stop and think, I will definitely be sharing that with my campers this summer! Thanks for the information, and for the wisdom.

[@gimomable]

Look for the jewelweed growing nearby lol. That will take away the itch 🙏

[@thinkingheart171]

Wow thanks! Never heard about that. Hopefully he will do a video teaching us what jewelweed looks like.

[@gimomable]

@@thinkingheart171 or is super easy to identify because of the shape of the stem near the bottom. It's segmented and bulbous right where it's segmented. You can rub the juice of jewelweed on your skin before exposing yourself to poison oak and your not as likely to get it.

[@shamachelon]

I learned that in one of my children’s storybooks! An older lady gave it to her neighbor’s child after she was exploring her backyard. (The book is called Fancy Nancy)

[@thinkingheart171]

@@gimomable Oh cool thanks for the info. That's good to know!!

[@madhatter785]

you just taught me something ive been waiting to hear more whole life. Thank you. I'm educated now. I believe ive even found it before and wondered what its use was.

[@susanr3560]

Thanks so much for the overlay. I just bought 7 acres and although I am not allergic to poison ivy...my friend is. I will be sure to put a copy of this in the barn.

[@disgustedvet9528]

When i was a kid i caught it all the time , then it stopped bothering me . Now i can walk through a patch with no harm.

[@Casey1pj]

I have been blessed with no allergies. Actually I have sinus allergies but not anything severe. I'm glad I don't need to wear gloves when out in the woods..

[@andybaldman]

Y'all are lucky.

[@OldMysticFantasist]

When I was a kid I reacted to it all the time too. A couple Summers I was pretty well covered in rash, but as I got older I also stopped reacting to it as much. Now each Spring/Summer when first exposed to it I break out a little, but then I can handle it all summer without reaction.

[@disgustedvet9528]

@@OldMysticFantasist I'm 76 now and haven't been bothered for 60 years or so . I still get out in the woods though so i know i'm exposed .

[@southern_sunfried_adventures]

Great information, most people do not realize it doesn’t affect everyone

[@darksi226]

Poison ivy is the devil and I consider it a huge enemy, that I fear year round. Lol

[@sharksport01]

i got it in january, it was horrible.

[@FlaminKanami]

Blame Cain...

[@bradcsuka5054]

As someone that is massively allergic to poison ivy, and has had to be on steroids multiple times due to contact, I couldn't possible agree more.

[@willrice1050]

If it was eradicated from this earth, I wouldn't shed a tear.

[@survivortechharold6575]

a little extreme ?

[@OtnielSantiago]

finally somebody who showed close ups! thanks man 👊

[@johnfarina6155]

" You're gonna' need an ocean, of calamine lotion......"

[@RobShutt357]

I have watched a lot of Poison Ivy videos to learn and your by far is the best. Thank you

[@duvessa2003]

The most amusing part of this video is the presenter’s comments on various expressions to help one identify Poison Ivy. I’m glad to see it got so many likes.

[@cheryl5787]

Thanks always for the education done in never a boring way with a little humour thrown in. 💖🇨🇦

[@djpoughkeepisie]

“It’s a plant! Not a government organization!” Lol ty