: Often called the "suicide plant," it is arguably the most painful plant in the world.
The most notorious "Australian nettles" are the stinging trees, particularly those in the genus Dendrocnide . These plants are known for their extreme toxicity. australian nettle
: The pain can last for weeks, months, or even recur for years because the hairs stay embedded in the skin. : Often called the "suicide plant," it is
: Its heart-shaped leaves are covered in microscopic, needle-like silica hairs that inject a potent neurotoxin. The pain is described as being simultaneously electrocuted and burned with hot acid. : Often called the "suicide plant
Stinging plants - stinging trees, Gympie-Gympie and stinging nettles
Other plants referred to as nettles are smaller and less dangerous, though they still possess stinging hairs.