Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
"Leaves of three, Let it be..."
| Poison Oak Toxicodendron diversilobum Family: Anacardiaceae (Sumac). Circle X Ranch: Grotto trail, riparian woodland, 3-8-04. |
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Small white flowers in the Spring.
The leaves are usually shiny (unless covered with dust.)
New growth often reddish.
When it takes the form of a climbing vine it can appear overhead on trails by drooping from trees.
Dense, thick growth along both sides of a trail.
Fall colors and white berries.
An unusual plant having some leaves with more than three leaflets.
Compared to Basket Brush
Compared to Leather Root
Compared to California Blackberry
Compared to Virgins Bower
Mixed With Virgin's Bower on Toyon
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