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Another thing my dad demonstrated to me a few weeks ago: you can grab a nettle by the base, move your hand upward, and as the nettle is sliding through your clo
by mrb 11mo ago
Another thing my dad demonstrated to me a few weeks ago: you can grab a nettle by the base, move your hand upward, and as the nettle is sliding through your closed hand, it won't sting at all. This is because the sting cells are oriented perpendicular to the surface of the plant (or pointed slightly upward) so their pointy end doesn't come in contact with the skin at an angle where it would penetrate the skin.
- hinkley 11mo agoQueen Anne’s lace is sort of the same way. When I grab it to pull it, I do it fingertips first, then roll my fingers and palms down onto the stalk which flattens the hairs due to the angle. Works on a few types of thistle with small thorns but a stick works better.