Poison ivy was identified as the mystery item. It can be found worldwide, is related to mangos, and was historically planted along embankments for root support. While non-toxic to most animals, poison ivy can cause a severe itchy rash in humans from touch or smoke inhalation. The rash from poison ivy lasts up to three weeks, but is not contagious between people. Poison ivy is identified by its red, three-leafed plant.

1. Mystery Item By: Diana

2. Clue # 1 It can be found nearly everywhere in the world!

3. Clue # 2 This mystery item is closely related to mangos.

4. Clue # 3 Early Europeans intentionally planted this item along embankments intending to have the roots used as support.

5. Clue # 4 It does not cause an allergic reaction in animals besides humans.

6. Clue # 5 If you burn firewood with this mystery item on top of it, the smoke from the firewood can send you to the hospital.

7. Clue# 6 It is a plant.

8. Clue # 7 You can get an “itch” with only one nanogram of the plant! That is only one billionth of a gram!

9. Clue # 8 The terrible “itch” can last for 3 weeks.

10. Clue # 9 It is a MYTH that it can be spread to others.

11. Clue # 10 This mystery item has three leaves and is often red.

12. And the Mystery Item is….. POISON IVY! Poison ivy is a 3 leaved plant that can give you an itchy rash with only one touch! However, it is not contagious! I picked poison ivy because it represents the “naturalistic” Multiple intelligence. Although it is not a necessity for nature I believed it was an interesting topic to learn and grow on.