Nasty Flower

[Dee4j]

there is a real pretty flower in bloom at the burn areas of range county..

but it's NOT pretty if you touch it. it's called the poodle-dog bush


http://www.ocregister.com/articles/oldar-flower-bush-2001799-people-fire

[TheViking]

there is a real pretty flower in bloom at the burn areas of range county..
 
but it's NOT pretty if you touch it. it's called the poodle-dog bush
 
 
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/oldar-flower-bush-2001799-people-fire

 
This is the caption under the picture.  What the H#%$ is a Stinging Nettle?
 
IRRITANT LIKE POISON OAK: Purple poodle-dog bush contains a powerful irritant that burns like stinging nettles, fire official says.

[haroldPE]

If you ever touched a stinging nettle, you would know.
They burn.

[beacher]

Stinging Nettle grows in shady spots, near streams, and water sources.

I learned about the plant in the Scouts,  While the stalks are a real pain in the hand, arms, etc. when touched, it's leaves are edible, (and very tasty with a little garlic salt and butter), when cooked.  It's REALLY plentiful in our local mountains.  I still remember those Scouts who were tasked with collecting the plant for their Wilderness Survival meal!!:tent: The older Scouts would sometimes eventually mention at some point, "only touch the leaves...very gently and carefully". :Z