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Hikers beware: A rash-causing plant is growing in fire-scarred Angeles National Forest

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Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe skin rash, making it a bane of hikers.

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Hikers beware: A rash-causing plant is growing in fire-scarred Angeles National Forest

Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe skin rash, making it a bane of hikers.

3 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Experts Warn of Toxic Plant's Return After Wildfires

There aren’t many symbols of resilience than plants emerging in the wake of a disaster. After the wildfires that devastated southern California earlier this year, a visually striking pink flower has likely begun growing in Angeles National Forest. It’s a great visual, and the plant — Eriodictyon parryi, also known as poodle-dog bush — is known to thrive in the wake of fires.But if you see one while out hiking and think that it might be a nice ad…

2 days ago

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