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Poison oak has a distinctive three leaf pattern. You can also usually detect a shine from the oils in the leaves, and they often have some reddish coloring. But be careful, poison oak sometimes has no leaves or the leaves may just be green. It also may grow as a vine or like a bush. Regardless, getting the oils on one's skin tends to cause a significant rash. The rash may not show up for a day or two after contact. If you do come in contact with poison oak, click here to find out how the mugwort plant can help. Poison oak is found in many areas of California, like this specimen in the Santa Cruz Mountains. There is no poison ivy in California. 
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