Stinging Trees

A British man has planted one of the most deadly plants in his home despite the possibility of suffering a painful sting that could persist for months.

Australia is notorious for its venomous spiders, snakes and sea creatures, but researchers have now identified "scorpion-like" toxins secreted by a tree that can cause excruciating pain for weeks.

A British man has planted one of the most deadly plants in his home despite the possibility of suffering a painful sting that could persist for months.

Australia is notorious for its venomous spiders, snakes and sea creatures, but researchers have now identified "scorpion-like" toxins secreted by a tree that can cause excruciating pain for weeks.