Risks
- Stinging hairs are present in all the aerial parts of the giant stinging tree including its stems and leaves. This characteristic of the plant is harmful to dogs as it causes extreme dermal pain.
- The young leaves of the plant are more dangerous to dogs since they have more bristly hairs.
- The painful sensation they induce in canines can last for a few days to several months depending on the severity of exposure.
- Some studies show that the giant stinging tree brings about more stinging pain compared to other related stinging plants.
