Meet poison ivy, the plant that can give you an itchy rash, found in forests and parks, providing homes and food for birds and bugs!
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Sneaky Plant
Poison ivy might look innocent with its shiny leaves grouped in threes, but beware! Touching it can lead to a super itchy rash. It’s like a hidden treasure, waiting to surprise you in forests, along hiking trails, and sometimes even in your own backyard.
Diet
Unlike us, poison ivy doesn’t chow down on snacks. Instead, it soaks up sunlight! It drinks up sunlight, water, and all the good stuff in the soil. But here’s the cool part: even though poison ivy can be a bit of a troublemaker, it’s actually a home and food source for birds and bugs. They love hanging out on its branches and munching on its berries.
Habitat
You’ll find poison ivy in all sorts of places, from deep forests to neighborhood parks. It likes to set up camp in sunny spots where it can soak up the rays and get plenty of water. So, while it might be a bit sneaky, poison ivy plays an important role in nature.
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