Safety note: Can cause skin irritation; avoid direct contact.
Pacific poison oak is a woody shrub that can grow as a vine, featuring glossy leaves that turn red in the fall. It is notorious for causing skin irritation upon contact.
Habitat
Typically found in wooded areas and along the Pacific coast.
Diet
N/A
How common
Common
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