: Often called the "suicide plant," it is arguably the most painful plant in the world.
Other plants referred to as nettles are smaller and less dangerous, though they still possess stinging hairs.
: This species can grow up to 40 meters tall. While its sting is slightly less severe than the Gympie-Gympie, it still causes intense, long-lasting burning pain. Native and Common Nettles
: The pain can last for weeks, months, or even recur for years because the hairs stay embedded in the skin.
: 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," it is arguably the most painful plant in the world.
Other plants referred to as nettles are smaller and less dangerous, though they still possess stinging hairs. australian nettle
: This species can grow up to 40 meters tall. While its sting is slightly less severe than the Gympie-Gympie, it still causes intense, long-lasting burning pain. Native and Common Nettles : Often called the "suicide plant," it is
: 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
: 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.