Clematis – Dermatitis (Skin Rash)
Q: I mowed over this vine a couple of days ago and have broken out in a red itchy rash on my legs and chest. I used a string trimmer there about a month ago and had a horrible burning in my eyes, mouth and nose. I then broke out all over my body in a red itchy rash with tiny blisters. Please let me know if you have any clue!
A: The vine looks like sweet autumn clematis, Clematis terniflora. I haven’t heard of anyone getting a reaction from it….but everyone is different.
There is medical literature mentioning clematis dermatitis.
Plants Reported to Cause Dermatitis
Here is an example of another rare case:
Passionvine Dermatitis
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Fireplace ashes – for roses
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University of Georgia Fertilizer Calculator
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Pre-emergent (pendimethalim) – Stains
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Pine Tree – Clusters of Needles Falling Off
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Nice use of English ivy in a landscape
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A Gardener’s Thanksgiving – Prayer
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Encore Azaleas – Did Not Bloom Second Time
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Poinsettia – Forcing to Bloom for Christmas
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Doodlebug – Identification
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Deer Repellent (Deer Away, Tree Guard) – One Gardener’s Experiences and Evaluation
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