00:00This tiny detail could be the difference between a great hike and a week-long rush.
00:05You might know the saying, leaves of three, let them be, but that rule alone isn't always reliable.
00:10There are plenty of harmless plants that grow in clusters of three.
00:13The key to spotting poison ivy is in the details.
00:16Look closely at the leaves.
00:18Poison ivy often has uneven edges and a distinct thumb-like notch on one of the sides.
00:23That irregular shape is a major clue that you're looking at something you don't want to touch.
00:28And here's the tricky part.
00:30During warm, humid weather, poison ivy grows faster and spreads more easily,
00:34making it even easier to brush up against it without realizing it.
00:38So next time you're outside, are you confident you could spot poison ivy?
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