#fibrewood

I remember the first time I got stung by this. This was early in my days of exploring the rainforests of north Queensland and I knew well enough to keep away from the infamous stinging trees. But this species did not look one bit like Gympie Stinger (Dendrocnide moroides). If anything, it looked like a species of native fig (Ficus spp.) The common name for this tree is apt – Shiny Leaf Stinging…