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Is nettle leaf the same as stinging nettle?
Yes, nettle leaf is derived from the stinging nettle plant. Stinging nettle refers to the entire plant, while nettle leaf specifically refers to the leaves of the plant. The stinging nettle plant is known for its stinging hairs that can cause skin irritation upon contact.
Is stinging nettle contagious?
Stinging nettle is not contagious. It is a plant that can cause an allergic reaction when it comes in contact with the skin, resulting in a stinging sensation due to compounds released from its hairs.
What plant is poisonous to the touch?
The stinging nettle plant is poisonous to the touch due to tiny hairs on its leaves that release chemicals causing skin irritation and a stinging sensation when touched.
What does nettle look like?
Nettle is a plant with jagged, green leaves that have small hairs on them that can cause a stinging sensation when touched. The plant can grow up to 3-7 feet tall and has clusters of greenish-white flowers.
How do stinging nettle trichomes contribute to the plant's defense mechanism against herbivores?
Stinging nettle trichomes are tiny hairs on the plant that contain irritating chemicals. When touched, these trichomes break and release the chemicals, causing a stinging sensation. This defense mechanism deters herbivores from eating the plant, protecting it from being consumed.
Does the stinging nettle shoot tiny hairs that sting?
Yes, stinging nettle plants have tiny hairs on their leaves and stems that can cause a stinging sensation and irritation when touched. These hairs contain chemicals that can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Can you eat a nettle?
no because they have stinging hairs
Do stinging nettles still sting after they have been picked?
Yes, stinging nettles can still sting after being picked. The stinging sensation comes from tiny, hollow hairs on the plant that release irritants when disturbed. If the leaves are damaged or crushed, these hairs can still release their contents, causing a sting. However, once the nettles are dried or cooked, the sting is neutralized.
Can the gympie-gympie plant cause death if touched?
Yes, the gympie-gympie plant can cause extreme pain and potentially lead to death if touched due to its highly toxic and potent stinging hairs.
How does the pumpkin plant protect itself?
The pumpkin plant grows thin hairs along the stems. These prevent some insects from getting into the stems and can be annoying to small birds and animals.
Thorns and small hairs on plant stems and leaves help to?
Thorns and small hairs on plant stems and leaves help to deter herbivores from feeding on the plant, protect the plant from being damaged by external factors, and can also help reduce water loss by creating a barrier around the plant's surface.
What is a stinging plant called?
heh, a rose
