Something to be wary of
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 29, 2008 at 18:00
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Member - Kim M (VIC)
An ex girl friend had an unfortunate encounter with the Gympie Gympie plant many years ago (I wasn't there at the time). I'd totally forgotten about the incident until reading an article the other day.
She described the pain as excruciating, and suffered for quite a while after the sting.
Therefore, if your heading up the north east coast this season and plan to do a bit of bush walking in the rain forests, be careful you don't come into contact with this plant.
Somebody may be able to place a photograph of the plant on this site.
Regards
Kim
Reply By: Member - Roger B (VIC) - Saturday, Mar 29, 2008 at 21:49
Saturday, Mar 29, 2008 at 21:49
While in the Army in the '60s we were introduced to this lovely looking leaf. During a stint at the
Canungra JTC we were wandering through the Wiangaree
State Forest for a few days, where these plants grew. Our instructors must have been kindly souls, as they warned us of the effects of using this leaf as a
toilet accessory. Apparently the 'end' result was not funny !! The 'wait a while' was also known as the 'Hook me nuts' vine !! Cheers All.
Roger.
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