Poison Ivy - Survival Guide - Know Your Enemy - Identifying and Understanding Poison Plants

Episode 1 Summary – “Know Your Enemy: Identifying and Understanding Poison Plants” In Episode 1, Julia Cartwright breaks down everything listeners need to know to recognize and avoid poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. The episode explains how these plants change across seasons, where they commonly grow, and which harmless look-alikes cause confusion. Julia dives into the science of urushiol, the oily allergen responsible for reactions, explaining why exposure affects people so differently and why rashes can appear days later. The episode also explores genetic sensitivity, repeated exposure, and climate change’s role in the spread of poison plants, ending with practical, evidence-based prevention strategies.



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