A species advertising an unpleasant side to it – stinging hairs, just like a stinging nettle. I did not have an encounter with its stings, as I did not brush against one, nor wore shorts, but I have no plan on feeling a sting.
It is not known why it has evolved to such a stinging beast, as before humans and their goats and cattle there are no known browsers that could threaten it, and insects are not deterred by such hairs. Some goats are not fuzzy and will will it, so will camels.
This is a female plant.
Last updated on 24 February 2024
