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Cnidoscolus stimulosus
A perennial plant with green, deeply lobed leaves and white flowers with 5 petals. The entire plant is covered with hairs that release an irritant that causes a very painful sting. (I have first hand experience with this.) Flowers appear in Spring & Summer.
Found in dry, sandy soils, especially in dry pine woods and scrub. Native to southeastern North America.
The tap root is edible.
Spotted on Apr 23, 2013
Submitted on May 1, 2013
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