Urtica ferox, commonly known as tree nettle and ongaonga, is a species of nettle endemic to New Zealand. A member of the Urticaceae, U. ferox is covered in spines or trichomes, which contain numerous toxins that are poisonous to humans. U. ferox is a large woody shrub that can grow to a height of 3 metres (10 feet), with the base of the stem...
Taxon
Urtica ferox
