Ongaonga - New Zealand's native stinging nettle. This stuff makes UK nettles feel like goose feathers. Dogs and even cattle have died from wandering into dense patches. I put my open palm into a big clump. More than 24 hours later my whole hand still feels like it's vibrating and my fingers are numb. The Kiwis tramping with us tell me the stinging can last for days. #newzealand #teararoa #mountrichmondforestpark #ongaonga #urticaferox #nettle #ouch











