Daintree Rainforest Botany
photographed at Thylogale
by David & Diane Armbrust

Stinging Tree
Dendrocnide moroides

Stinging Tree - Dendrocnide moroides

This is a dangerous plant.

Physical contact with it should be avoided. The stems and leaves are coated with fine hairs which when imbedded in the skin cause severe pain and irritation for prolonged periods.

Interesting site with information on Nettles and Stinging Trees etc: http://www.bio.davidson.edu/people/kabernd/seminar/2001/home/mad/
nettles/home.html

Back to Botany list

HOME

Copyright © 1998 David & Diane Armbrust
Thylogale Nature Refuge
AUSTRALIA 
Phone/Fax 07 4094 1600
Intl. +617+4094 1600
Contact us

ABN 33 708 530 113
All rights reserved 

  Home u Thylogale u Rainforest u Outback u Half Day u Accommodation u About Us
 Bookings u Port Douglas u What to Bring u Wildlife list u Links u Photographs u Testimonials
u World Heritage Map u Webmaster u