Australian Nettle May 2026

: This species can grow up to 40 meters tall. While its sting is slightly less severe than the Gympie-Gympie, it still causes intense, long-lasting burning pain. Native and Common Nettles

Other plants referred to as nettles are smaller and less dangerous, though they still possess stinging hairs. australian nettle

: Found primarily in rainforest areas of Queensland and northern New South Wales. : This species can grow up to 40 meters tall

: The pain can last for weeks, months, or even recur for years because the hairs stay embedded in the skin. it still causes intense

Stinging plants - stinging trees, Gympie-Gympie and stinging nettles