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A tree with an excruciating sting that can persist for years. (en.m.wikipedia.org)
submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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The berries are apparently edible though.... lol

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[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Considering the name of the plant is clearly visible in the link, adding the name to the title is redundant and clunky. Didn't listen to them.

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

That was my thought too. Hey if there's a post format I'll follow it, but there isn't.