Episode 32 Deadly, Smelly and Huge
From Stems Leaves & Roots with Dani by Dani
February 28, 2026 · 16 min · Season 2 · Episode 32
About this episode
In this episode, Dani discusses the Gympie Gympie plant, known for its painful sting and unique characteristics.
Send us Fan Mail Apologies to everyone, I did not do a quote this time. I realise the sound is not great, but this was the third time I'd recorded it. Anyway, enjoy, https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/news/2009/06/gympie-gympie-once-stung-never-forgotten/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CBeing%20stung%20is%20the%20worst,I%20didn't%20object.%E2%80%9D&text=Marina%20is%20not%20alone%20in,danger%20to%20scientists%20and%20bushwalkers. https://www.alnwickgarden.com/the-garden/poison-gard...
People in this episode
Host: Dani
Topics covered
- plants
- dangerous flora
- natural history
- gardening
- environment
Keywords
- Gympie Gympie
- stinging plants
- dangerous plants
- Australian flora
- gardening tips
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Australian Geographic, Alnwick Garden
Places: Gympie Gympie
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