Australian Nettle < 2026 Release >

The most notorious "Australian nettles" are the stinging trees, particularly those in the genus Dendrocnide . These plants are known for their extreme toxicity.

: The pain can last for weeks, months, or even recur for years because the hairs stay embedded in the skin. australian nettle

: 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. The most notorious "Australian nettles" are the stinging

: Found primarily in rainforest areas of Queensland and northern New South Wales. australian nettle