Plant is poisonous and deadly

Leaf Nettle the latin Toxicodendron radicans - syn Rhus toxicodendron, Rhus radiation is a kind of plant that leaves hairy which can cause itching on the skin when in contact. This plant is broad-leaved.

In the area of ​​Payabakong, Aceh Utara, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) this plant is distinguished by its shape and the itching impression it causes. For a small leaf, about 5 cm wide, called "Chicken Nettle". "Stubble deer", the leaves are wider and Nettle elephant, the leaves are the widest and thickest. Its width can reach 30 cm. This type of nettle, can cause continued itching up to a week later. All types of common nettle grow in areas of high humidity.

From the appearance of this poisonous plant is not 'malign' makes this plant almost ignored its existence. But the consequences can be fatal. Itching, burning, and heat up to the bone with a span of a week or more. that is when one does not have sufficient knowledge of these venomous plants.

These toxic herbs are common in mountain areas or mountains because they like the moist area. Because there is no interference from humans who cut or cut it, then Jelatang Elephant trunk upright or creeping it was living merimbun with peace. Because of the toxicity and treatment of different plant species, the need for an understanding of these plants is very beneficial, especially for forest explorers. Consequently, advise from more experienced explorers as well as locals is indispensable in dealing with this plant poisoning .

Nettle itself according to dictionary means is a plant whose leaves can cause itching, sore, also hot on the skin when touched. So including toxic plants. Leaves and stems Nettle does have fine hairs that release chemicals when in contact with the skin, causing irritation. The larger the size of the leaves and livestock, the effect of the toxin they cause is also stronger.

Why is Nettle Poisonous? The main reason is as a means of self-defense so as not to become extinct. The poisonous fur that it possesses is a weapon to defend itself from plant-eating animals. However, some animals such as caterpillar butter-kupusangat nyummi with leaves. Even the caterpillars eat only the leaves of Nettle only, which means the existence of these butterflies is very dependent on the availability of their feed. No wonder they really love the Nettle leaf because it contains various substances that they need.