The Australian nettle: dangerous pain from the jungle!

The Australian nettle: dangerous pain from the jungle!

Alnwick, Vereinigtes Königreich - The Australian nettle, also known as the GYMPIE GYMPIE (Scientific Dendrocnide Moroides), is one of the most toxic plants in the world. The contact with their notorious burning hair causes such unbearable pain that those affected even express suicidal thoughts. This plant is particularly widespread on the edges of the path and banks in Australia, especially in Queensland. The painful contact can be triggered by mere touch or inhaling of burning hair, which, like wikipedia, can often also penetrate

In Alnwick in northern English, the Australian nettle is part of the "Poison Garden" there, where visitors can look at the plant under a glass bell. Gardeners use special protective clothing because the tiny brain hair filled with strong poison continues to drop. According to the garden manager John Knox, all parts of the plant, including stems and leaves, are covered by these dangerous hair. The pain triggered by the touch are violent and can last for several months. Particularly frightening: Moridin does not affect morphine, and the torture can continue for a long time after the contact, such as Today.at explained.

a plant with kicks

The burning hair is not only feared in humans, although many local animals are insensitive to their stings. The garden in Alnwick emphasizes the danger that runs out of this plant in order to raise awareness of the risks. A longer stay near the plant can lead to sneezing attacks even with passive observers, which reinforces the danger of the GYMT. The fruits of the plant are also edible, but caution is advised: they have to be freed from the brain hair before eating, a further memory of the challenging nature of these vegetable aggressors.