Poison ivy is one of the scariest plants in North America. It makes your body fight your skin and causes painful blisters. Yet, many animals eat it without suffering any side effects. So, what happens if you eat poison ivy?

Timeline
00:00 What Happens if You Eat Poison Ivy?
01:13 Urushiol & Contact Dermatitis
02:08 Effects of Ingesting Poison Ivy
03:24 Animals & Poison Ivy
04:04 Myths & Misconceptions
05:24 Medical Potential of Urushiol
06:15 Poison Ivy & Climate Change

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Produced by Andrés Salazar
Written by Lauren Greenwood
Hosted by Tasha the Amazon
Visual Research by Jan Aliño

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