The Cunjevoi plant looks like a Lily. Each plant produces about 3-4 large heart shaped leaves on the end of long fleshy stems. These stems when cut, give off a sticky clear sap. This sap if applied to areas of skin stung by the Giant Stinging Tree (See Dendrocnide sp) reportedly relieves the pain of the sting. The degree of pain relief appears to vary from person to person. It should be remembered that the hairs of the Stinging Tree are hollow, and therefore allow the outside air to penetrate the skin and the nervous system. To . . .

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