Dendrocnide

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Dendrocnide

genus of Australian rainforest trees in family Urticaraciae. Stinging hairs on the foliage cause severe irritation and vesication of skin on contact; contains a toxic peptide moroidin. Includes D. excelsa, D. moroides, D. photinophylla. Called also Laportea spp., stinger, gympie.

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