Until recently, I have been unable to identify poison ivy so I thought you might like to see some pictures and information about the poison ivy native to Colorado: Western Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron Rydbergii)
I've never run into Poison Ivy in California but, at a quick glance, it looks so much like alder suckers it's scary. Our Poison Oak is much easier to identify, if you're paying attention.
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