Danger!

For anyone who still has any doubt about what POISON IVY looks like: This is it! Note the weird bumpy stuff on some of the leaves and the red stems.

Unfortunately, this is the most vigorous plant in the yard these days. Poison Ivy seems to LIKE the hot, sunny drought.

Yes, I've sprayed it--since this picture was taken--even though I am generally against weed killer. But, after getting a really bad poison ivy rash, to the point where steroids were necessary, I am making one exception!

And no, I didn't see it until I was up to my elbows in it (it was hiding underneath a bunch of wild grape vines). Makes me itch just thinking about it...