Prickly Plants

Hikers and others who enjoy the great outdoors know to be ware of nettles, needles, and other poking plant parts. This valuable resource profiles four of the world's prickliest plants. Readers learn how prickliness works as a defense and what people should do if they have an unfortunate encounter with one of these stingers. Informative, straightforward text and colorful photographs give readers more insight into these interesting plants.