Stinging Tree
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Dendrocnide
Description Dendrocnide is a small genus of trees and shrubs native to Australia, also known as the stinging trees. These plants are widely distributed throughout the eastern coast of Australia and are known for their stinging hairs, which can cause severe pain and allergic reactions in humans and animals. The stinging hairs are found on the leaves, stems, and fruit…
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Dendrocnide Urentissima
Description Dendrocnide Urentissima, also known as the stinging tree, is a plant species native to Australia. It is a large shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are heart-shaped and can be up to 15 centimeters long. The plant is covered in tiny hairs that release a toxin when touched, causing extreme pain…
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Dendrocnide Excelsa
Description Dendrocnide Excelsa, commonly known as the stinging tree, is a plant species native to Australia. It belongs to the nettle family and is known for its potent sting, which can cause extreme pain and discomfort to humans and animals. The plant is also called gympie-gympie, giant stinging tree, and moonlighter. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…
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Dendrocnide Meyeniana
Description Dendrocnide Meyeniana, commonly known as the stinging tree, is a notorious plant species found in the rainforests of Australia. The plant is popular for its painful sting that can last for days or even months. The sting is caused by the presence of tiny silica hairs on the leaves and stems of the plant. The plant is a member…
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