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Poison Ivy

a climbing plant which closely resembles the woodbine and which is very irritating to sensitive skins. It may be distinguished from the woodbine by its having only three leaves on a twig, while all other harmless vines have five leaves, one for each finger of the hand.

A simple remedy for the poison is a weak solution of common baking soda and water, applied immediately after exposure.

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