s will be almost smooth (Photo 1), but there can be few (Photo 2) or many edge serrations (Photo 3).The defining characteristics, however, are common in all versions:
- Compound leaves with three leaflets
- Symmetrical center leaflet serrations
- Larger serrations at the bottom sides of the two lower leaflets than on their upper sides
- Upper leaflet stalk is longer than stalks on the two lower leaflets
The vines can vary in color from green to red. Greyish white berries can be found on the plants and birds eat these berries without any problems. Humans, however, can be extremely sensitive to urushiol, the oil in the plant.
Professionals should remove this plant, but if you choose to remove it, we recommend first spraying with a systemic plant killer, such as Brush-B-Gon. After it dies back, wear
protective clothing and gloves, and place the plants in sealed plastic bags for disposal - urushiol is still present. Discard the gloves and wash remaining clothes, using a hot water cycle. Urushiol remains wherever located for a long time, i.e., for several years. Never burn this plant - the oil is in the smoke.
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