Question

Choose all the answers that apply. Toxicodendron rydbergii is the scientific name for western poison ivy. Toxicodendron radicans is the scientific name for eastern poison ivy. Which of the following statements are true? Western and eastern poison ivy belong to the same class. Western and eastern poison ivy are variations of the same species. Western and eastern poison ivy are part of the same order. The genus Toxicodendron includes both western and eastern poison ivy.

Answer 1

True statements are:

Western and eastern poison ivy belong to the same class.

Western and eastern poison ivy are part of the same order.

The genus Toxicodendron includes both western and eastern poison ivy.

Explanation:

• The western and eastern poison ivy belong to the class Dicotyledons.
• The western and eastern poison ivy are part of the order Sapindales.
• The western poison is a ivy/herder whereas eastern poison ivy weed.
• Both the species have different appearance and habit but same effect on animals.
• Western poison ivy is a shrub whereas eastern poison ivy is rope-like vine.