UK man grows world's most 'dangerous plant' that leads to suicidal tendencies

Updated : Nov 05, 2022 10:03
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A UK-based man has grown world's most 'dangerous plant', which has stinging capacity so intense that it can lead to months of agony and even suicide.

Daniel Emlyn Jones has grown Gympie-gympie at his home in a cage which has a danger sign implying to avoid any skin contact with the dangerous plant.

UK daily The Independent reported that Jones grew the shurb that is also known as Australian stinging tree at home to promote as such plants are interesting specimens.

Gympie-gympie gives sensations of hot burns or electrocution when touched.

The side-effects of getting in contact with the plant can continue for weeks, or even months resulting in sneezing fits, allergies, and rashes.

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