stingaree bush
/ˈstɪŋɡəriˌbʊʃ/
noun
- A shrub or small tree native to Australia and New Zealand, with stinging hairs on its leaves and stems that cause a painful rash.
- In the Australian bush, it's wise to learn to identify a stingaree-bush to avoid its painful sting.
- The stingaree-bush is also known as the nettle tree because of its irritating hairs.
- The hiker accidentally brushed against a stingaree-bush and felt a sharp burning sensation on his arm.