'The worst kind of pain you can imagine' – what it's like to be stung by a stinging tree
- Written by Marina Hurley, Visiting Fellow, Lecturer & Consultant (Writing Clear Science), UNSW
Even the slightest touch of a D. moroides leaf can cause excruciating pain. An intense stinging, burning pain is felt immediately, then intensifies, reaching a peak after 20 – 30 minutes.
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