umar mycka, poison ivy horticulturist, "observing a familiar stranger: poison ivy"
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The goal of this program is to share new observations and understandings gained through careful study of both the literature of poison ivy and live plants in the field. We hope to be able to articulate this knowledge in a format that is easily understandable and readily transferable to interested individuals. The ultimate goal of this talk is to help reduce the instance of exposure to poison ivy and the rash it so easily causes.TRANSCRIPT
Observing a Familiar Stranger:
Poison IvyPart One:
Cues for leaflet identification
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You might consider honing your Poison Ivy identification skills if:
• You live in North America
• You cultivate a garden
• You encourage birds’ use of your landscape or structure
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Observing a Familiar Stranger:
Poison IvyPart Two:
A tale of two rootstocks1. Heart root archer 2. Back beat
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Root Stock #1: Heart Root Archer11/18/2010
11/20/2010
9/11/2011 (Ten months later)
9/26/2011
Minuscule Bang Theory09/15/2011 (Day #1)
Archer aims and shoots arrow.Heart root aims and shoots runner.
09/18/2011 (Day #3)
09/19/2011 (Day #4)
09/20/2011 (Day #5)
09/22/2011 (Day #7)
09/25/2011 (Day #10)
09/27/2011 (Day #12)
Heart Root Archer 38 yrs. 506 lbs.
Root Stock #2: Back Beat
Root Stock #2: Back Beat
12/19/2010
It’s Got a Back Beat, You Can’t Loose It
It’s Got a Back Beat, You Can’t Loose It
It’s Got a Back Beat, You Can’t Loose It
Liana grows without foundation
Widest measure, Liana diameter: 3 ½ inches
Rockin’ Round the Year
Gett’n Poison Ivy Clear
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12 Month Poison Ivy CyclePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 2008-2013
POISON IVY- A Growth Study
Photo by Umar Mycka, Poison Ivy Horticulturist.
A seed produced in 2011 germinates into seedling plant in spring 2012
Length of seedling: 2.5 inches
POISON IVY- A Growth Study #1
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26 year old female poison ivy plant grows under extreme conditions in West Deptford, NJ. Estimated height 70 ft., growing supported by steel tower carrying high voltage electric cables.
POISON IVY- A Growth Study #1
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A 3 inch diameter main poison ivy vine climbing tower.
POISON IVY- A Growth Study #1
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1 inch diameter secondary poison ivy vine climbing tower has been cut at least two years ago…
POISON IVY- A Growth Study #1
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resulting in dead vine on right side of tower.
POISON IVY- A Growth Study #1
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Herbicide applied to base of tower killed the grass but did not control poison ivy.
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Thank you!PA Abandoned Mine
ReclamationFrom
Umar Mycka, Poison Ivy Horticulturist