Re: Re:[OT?]Dangerous Alian Wildlife - Stinging Tree URL

URL about Stinging Trees.

http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/moments/s243639.htm

Quotes:

Australia is claimed to have the nine most poisonous spiders in the
world.
It is true that we do have the most venomous snake in the world - the
Fierce
Snake. And it's also true that we have the world's most painful plant -
the
aptly-named stinging tree.

...Even though they don't hunt in packs, these stinging trees are pretty
vicious.
(Note To self: Stinging trees that DO hunt in packs...now *that*'s a
nasty
thought....)

...But we humans feel something between mild irritation and intense pain
and
death. The pain comes immediately after touching the plant, and it
gradually
increases to a peak after about 20-30 minutes.

OK, Hands up. How many of you thought this was a Furphy ( Australian for
"Tall Story"?)