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Stinging weed that causes rash

Subject: Stinging weed that causes rash
Author: Jerry Massengale
Date: 6/27/2003 7:33 am
Views: 7845
Status: Approved
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This spring I brushed against a weed in central Texas and immediately had severe stinging on my leg. This developed into several patches of whelps that were as large as 4 x 4 inches. I have a history of alleries but have seen this plant all my life and never heard of anyone having a problem with it. The weed is 20 to 30 inches tall, has a large leaf that looks a lot like a maple leaf and has a hairy stem. I recently saw the same plant in Colorado at 7800ft. What the heck is it? Jerry Massengale
--"Jerry Massengale" ([email protected]) submitted 24/Jun/2003

SubjectAuthorDate
Stinging weed that causes rash (Approved)Jerry Massengale6/27/2003 7:33 am
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