Is this poison something? Ivy? Sumac?

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    I tried to clear this vine that has invaded our trees and ended up with a rash on my arms. Can you please help me identify it? THANKS!!!
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    yup, the flower also.
     
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    Thank you so much for you replies!!
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, Common Ivy Hedera helix. The sap can cause a rash in sensitive people.
     
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    Its plain old English Ivy (Hedera helix).

    Its all over the older houses around Baltimore City, even Hopkins university campus. It used to be a popular landscape plant until it was realized the damage it does to trees and mortar with its adventitious roots and sheer weight.

    You may have been bitten by insects hiding among the foliage.

    Real poison ivy also abounds around Baltimore City in far too many places.
     
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