IT’S TRIPLE LEAF…POISON OAK

Recognize it at a glance—by its triple leaf pattern with prominent veins and shiny surfaces. Learn to recognize poison oak, avoid contacting it, and get rid of it when possible. Poison oak is a very hardy plant which has spread throughout most parts of the state up to altitudes of five thousand (5,000) feet. This plant has another peculiarity—it takes the form of a vine, a bush or a spindly plant. In some regions the leaves remain green during the entire time they are on the stem. In other areas the leaves change to various colors with the […]