Poison-ivy, poison-oak and poison sumac : Identification, precautions,…

"Poison-ivy, Poison-oak and Poison Sumac: Identification, Precautions and…" by Donald M. Crooks and Leonard W. Kephart is a scientific publication issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the mid-20th century. This book focuses on the identification, precautions, and eradication of poison-ivy, poison-oak, and poison sumac, which are common yet dangerous plants known for causing painful skin reactions upon contact. The authors provide an extensive guide to recognizing these plants and understanding their growth habits. The publication is comprehensive in its approach to educating readers about the characteristics of each plant, including common poison-ivy, oakleaf poison-ivy, western poison-oak, and poison sumac. It outlines the distinctive features such as leaf shapes, growth forms, and the context in which these plants are likely to be found, therefore empowering individuals to identify and avoid them effectively. Additionally, the book addresses the dangers of accidental poisoning, discusses preventative measures and treatments for skin reactions, and offers detailed strategies for eradicating these plants through mechanical and chemical methods. Overall, it serves as a vital resource for anyone looking to learn about these hazardous plants and how to avoid or manage them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Crooks, D. M. (Donald Mundell), 1902-1992
Author Kephart, L. W. (Leonard Wheeler), 1892-1988
LoC No. agr45000247
Title Poison-ivy, poison-oak and poison sumac : Identification, precautions, eradication
Series Title United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1972
Credits Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available
by The Internet Archive.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
LoC Class S: Agriculture
Subject Poison ivy
Subject Poison oak
Subject Poison sumac
Category Text
eBook-No. 59555
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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