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Eastern Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron radicans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية)
Order
Sapindales (صابونيات)
Family
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Species
Toxicodendron radicans (Eastern Poison Ivy)

Names in Other Languages

French Arbre à la gale
German Kletternder Giftsumach

Similar Species in Toxicodendron

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Japanese lacquertree
Toxicodendron vernicifluum
Least Concern
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sumac
Toxicodendron striatum
Not Evaluated
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Poison Sumac
Toxicodendron vernix
Least Concern
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Atlantic Poison Oak
Toxicodendron pubescens
Not Evaluated
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Wax tree
Toxicodendron succedaneum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Poison Ivy?
The scientific name of Eastern Poison Ivy is Toxicodendron radicans. It belongs to the genus Toxicodendron.
Where does Eastern Poison Ivy live?
Eastern Poison Ivy is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Cuba, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia.
What family does Eastern Poison Ivy belong to?
Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) belongs to the genus Toxicodendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Anacardiaceae.
What kingdom does Eastern Poison Ivy belong to?
Eastern Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Poison Ivy?
The closest relatives of Eastern Poison Ivy in the genus Toxicodendron include Japanese lacquertree, sumac, Poison Sumac, Atlantic Poison Oak, Wax tree.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Toxicodendron — 6 Species

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Japanese lacquertree
Toxicodendron vernicifluum
LC 🐾
sumac
Toxicodendron striatum
NE 🐾
Poison Sumac
Toxicodendron vernix
LC 🐾
Atlantic Poison Oak
Toxicodendron pubescens
NE 🐾
Wax tree
Toxicodendron succedaneum
LC
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Eastern Poison Ivy
Toxicodendron radicans
NE
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