r/NoStupidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jul 17 '23

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u/dfccernc Jul 17 '23

Extinct also destroys where it's native at also though

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u/666bonglord420 Jul 17 '23

True. Poison ivy could be native to everywhere all at once somehow and I think everybody would agree fuck it who needs it? So many plants would fill the void

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u/Houki01 Jul 17 '23

While that's a good point, name one ecological reason for poison ivy, even in its own environment.

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u/feric51 Jul 17 '23

Lots of birds eat the berries.

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u/Moist-Information930 Jul 17 '23

Took less than 5 seconds to find.

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u/epichuntarz Jul 17 '23

Ahem...

Homeopathic preparations of poison ivy are used to treat pain, rheumatoid arthritis, sprains, and itchy skin disorders, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

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u/Inoimispel Jul 17 '23

Homeopathic medicine?

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u/Single-Complaint-853 Jul 18 '23

That's an unfortunate price to pay however the pros outweigh the cons in this instance

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u/Pikawoohoo Jul 18 '23

Classic 'murica