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Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word poison-ivy. Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: poison-ivy(Noun) A woody vine plant in the family Anacardiaceae well-known for its ability to produce urushiol, a skin irritant that causes an itching rash for most people.
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac grow in wooded or marshy areas throughout North America. The plants arenât really poisonous. They have a sticky, long-lasting oil called urushiol that causes an itchy, blistering rash after it touches your skin. Even slight contact, like brushing up against the leaves, can leave the oil behind. Poison ivy and poison oak grow as vines or shrubs. Poison sumac is a shrub or tree.