A ropey brown poison ivy root looks like a hairy snake climbing up the side of a tree
A close up of a poison ivy root on the side of a tree shows the many hairy offshoots that allow it to cling to the bark and give it a fuzzy appearance
It’s good to recognize these hairy roots for what they are: poison ivy! They really stand out in winter and can cause an allergic reaction even without the “leaves of three” #poisonivy #urushiol #winternature