Sidra Kazmi

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One of the world’s most venomous plants, Dendrocnide moroides, is also known as the stinging bush, Gympie-gympie, moonlighter, or the suicide plant. The two ancient greek words in Dendrocnide are “déndron”, meaning “tree”, and “kníd?”, meaning “stinging needle.” It belongs to the nettle family Urticaceae and can be found in rainforest regions of Malaysia and Australia.

It is well-known for causing a sting that lasts for days and is extremely painful. Due to its venomous sting, it is also known as the suicide plant. It gives a sensation of being burnt by hot acid and experiencing trickle electric shocks. When you feel this stinger, it can feel like a shiver running down your spine…Read more on NOPR