haustria of parasitic plants that attack other plants; (C) stinging trichomes of stinging plants; and (D) raphides that penetrate the oral membranes of animals that browse on plants. Artwork by ...

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But why are they considered such pests? Here are some things you didn't know about weeds. Stinging nettles are often used in herbal medicine for cleaning the body and making the heart work better.

It saw 35 competitors attempt to eat as many stinging nettle leaves as they could in 30 minutes. Participants strip the stinging leaves from the stalks and the empty stalks are counted at the end ...

Stinging cells, produced by cnidarians such as jellyfish and anemones, are one of ocean creatures' most effective defences. This method of protection can keep almost all predators at bay - but not the ...