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SUBURIAN.COM - You've probably heard the phrase "leaves of three, let it be" in reference to poison ivy, a vine with a trio of leaflets (per Purdue University). 

However, poison ivy isn't the only rash-inducing plant out there. Poison oak and sumac are also plants you may find out in nature that can lead to inflammation and allergic reactions. 

Sumac, a fragrant and flowering shrub with clusters of small red fruit, is far different in appearance than the green leaves of poison ivy and poison oak, but the rash and reaction to physical touch with the plant are still similar (via the American Academy of Dermatology Association).

The appearance of the skin will respond to all three plants as red bumps, spots, or streaks. In rare instances, black marks may appear on the skin instead of red ones, especially if poison ivy dermatitis develops. 

It may be popularly believed that a rash from poison ivy, poison oak, or sumac develops within short timeframes of contact with the plant, but it can take up to three weeks after interaction for a rash to appear, particularly if it's a person's first experience with one of the poisonous vines or shrubs. 

Whether it's your first time experiencing a plant-induced rash or you've endured the interaction many times before, the resulting symptoms can include itching so bothersome that it can actually wake you up at night, a rash that can become blisters, which burst and leak fluid, and general discomfort.

writter by: AMANDA VINING

S: healthdgest.com