tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699773525124290447.post8528678391671045088..comments2023-09-27T04:06:23.038-07:00Comments on Environmental Science at Ashland University: Itchy, Irritating Ivy!sbraunerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07099239153260328670noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699773525124290447.post-51786358438880059992011-04-25T18:15:18.771-07:002011-04-25T18:15:18.771-07:00I am not sure whether I would call poison ivy inva...I am not sure whether I would call poison ivy invasive in terms of disrupting native ecosystems, but it does fare well in disturbed areas and definitely affects people. An article I read a while back stated that many vines will do well with climate change, and poison ivy seems like a good candidate to be one of them!<br /><br />Yes, immunity can change. I know one person who used to pick poison oak (a close cousin) to show to botany students, but who ended up in the hospital one year with a severe case!Soren Braunerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835667747442857595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5699773525124290447.post-23671456218642902212011-04-05T13:01:03.858-07:002011-04-05T13:01:03.858-07:00Interesting and very informational! I actually hav...Interesting and very informational! I actually have never heard of the "Leaves of three, let it be," but now I will know for the future. :) I have always been confused between the 3-leaved plant and the 5-leaved plant, so I just avoided both. That was also interesting that immunity can change. I have a friend who can roll around in the stuff and not feel any effects. Some day his luck may change.Chelsea Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558391851374408451noreply@blogger.com