Plants in the Family Ancardiaceae

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1. Atlantic poison oak is found in many states along the Atlantic except: South Carolina Florida New York Virginia

2. Toxicodendron radicans, also known as Eastern poison ivy, mainly is not found further west than western Texas. Which state, west of Texas, does this poison ivy also occur in? Washington Utah Arizona California

3. In Kentucky, poison sumac is endangered. True False

4. What kingdom is Rhus trilobata, also know as skunkbush sumac, found in? Plantae Protista Anthocerophyta Anacardiaceae

5. In which class does fragrant sumac (scientific name Rhus aromatica) belong? Bulgula Monocotyledons Dicotyledons Plantae

6. What oil causes a poison ivy rash? olive oil poincher oil castor oil urushiol oil

7. You can’t be affected by dead poison ivy. True False

8. Poison ivy isn’t all bad. What is one benefit of the plant? The dead plant won't make you itchy The berries provide food for birds There's nothing good about this plant It will cure dandruff

9. Treatment of poison ivy should include washing with water and and soap. Should the water be cold or hot? Answer: (One Word- hot or cold?)

10. Which is not a good way of getting rid of poison ivy? Herbicides Burning Bury the dead plants (Carefully!) Cultivation