Western Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron Rydbergii) is a perennial shrub in the Anacardiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
A low-growing shrub species of poison ivy native to western North America, known for its allergenic urushiol oil.
Western Poison Ivy
Toxicodendron Rydbergii
A low-growing shrub species of poison ivy native to western North America, known for its allergenic urushiol oil.
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