11 of the Best Fall Annuals for the South
17.07.2024 - 14:39 / balconygardenweb.com / Editorial Team
Most of us consider plants to be docile living creatures capable of no harm, but they must also protect themselves from threats while rooted in one place. This list of the most painful plants to touch will reveal their secret weapons of defense.
Some have stinging needles, while others have sap that causes burns. These botanical gangsters will force you to tread carefully or leave you agonized! Let’s take a look.
Botanical Name: Toxicodendron radicans
Poison ivy causes a painful skin rash–an allergic reaction to an oily raisin called urushiol. All plant parts comprise this compound that causes skin irritation, inflammation, and itchiness.
Bearing juicy scarlet berries that are also poisonous, this vine/shrub emerges with shiny green leaves in clusters of three. Hence the saying “leaves of three, let it be.” Here’s a detailed article on how to identify this itchy plant.
Botanical Name: Ruta graveolens
This fern-like shrub with yellow wildflowers looks harmless, and perhaps that is its biggest weapon. The innocent-looking rue contains a volatile oil that causes pain and skin irritation that worsens under the sun. But don’t worry; the effects are usually short-term and wear off eventually.
Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
Stinging nettle has fine hair-like needles that can reduce the toughest warrior to tears. When disturbed, these needles inject histamine and other chemicals into the skin, causing severe discomfort and a painful burn.
However, this herb has been a medicinal staple since ancient times, used to treat arthritis, eczema, stay warm, etc. Once processed, dried, frozen, or cooked–it is safe to consume.
Botanical Name: Smodingium argutum
Next on our list of most painful plants to touch in the world is pain bush. Also known as A
11 of the Best Fall Annuals for the South
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