Can you spot poison ivy? Here are five key giveaways

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Test your poison ivy skills by taking the quiz in the video below.

There's more to identifying poison ivy than 'leaves of three, let it be'.

Poison Ivy is in every province in Canada, except for Newfoundland, and touching it can result in rashes and blisters.

Watch the video above and see if you can distinguish poison ivy from other common plants.

You'll also learn the five key giveaways you're dealing with a poison ivy plant.

Oh, and by the way: if you happen to brush up against poison ivy, oatmeal baths, cold compresses and special creams will ease discomfort.

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