Risks
- All aerial parts of the giant stinging tree, including its stems and leaves, are covered with stinging hairs that cause intense dermal pain in dogs.
- The young leaves are particularly hazardous as they contain more bristly hairs, making them more irritating.
- The pain caused by contact with this plant can last from a few days to several months, depending on the severity of exposure.
- Studies suggest that the giant stinging tree causes more intense stinging pain compared to other similar plants.
