Poison Ivy




Eastern Deciduous Forest

Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)

  • juice from stem used to relieve itching from poison ivy
  • found in tall grass prairie 
  • active ingredient: lawsone 
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana):

  • eastern deciduous forest
  • used as lotion/ointment to soothe poison ivy reactions
  • active ingredient: kaempferol 

Tall Grass Prairie
Celandine poppy












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