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A tree with an excruciating sting that can persist for years. (en.m.wikipedia.org)
submitted 3 months ago by Lennnny to c/creepywikipedia
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The berries are apparently edible though.... lol

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Here's a fun one that isn't from Australia!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracleum_mantegazzianum

Causes burns if you touch it and then expose the part of your skin that touched the plant to the sun!

[–] MutilationWave 6 points 3 months ago

Lime juice can do the same thing! Heard it called margarita burns.

[–] a4ng3l 5 points 3 months ago

Ha yeah, it’s a plant we must notify to the waterways management society in my area. It’s invasive and pretty nasty.