If you're allergic to Toxicodendron radicans, more commonly known as poison ivy, you might view wintertime as a welcome reprieve from this plant's itchy rash. Unfortunately, that's not quite the case.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close up of poison ivy leaves - Robert Winkler/Getty Images When the snow is falling and the yard is asleep, poison ivy's ...

Spotting poisonous flowers can be tricky since toxic plants are often visually appealing. However, certain characteristics can help you identify them. For example, bright colors, distinct smells or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Some poisons are known for creeping slowly through the ...

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many ...

Fortunately, most local areas received significant rainfall over the past week—certainly a welcome development. That said, I distinctly recall several days filled with complaints (mostly from myself) ...