General Description | Well known for causing an unpleasant itching and on occasion, painful rash in most who touch the plant. Easily recognized with its shiny and irregular toothed leaves in groups of 3 and greyish-white berries. |
ID Characteristic | Shiny and irregularly-toothed leaves in groups of 3 and greyish-white berries. |
Shape | Mat-forming. |
Landscape | Not recommended. |
Cultivation | Handle only with gloves and avoid in garden situations unless labelled and out of reach. |
Pests | None known. |
Notable Specimens | Joany's Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Forest floors and forest edges. |
Leaf Description | Trifoliate with three almond-shaped leaflets, ranging from light to dark green. |
Flower Description | Yellowish or greenish-white flowers are inconspicuous and are located in clusters up to 8 cm above the leaves. |
Fruit Description | Berry-like fruit mature from August to November that are greyish-white colour. |