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Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated.

Tree nettle

Common name: Tree nettle, ongaonga
Botanical name: Urtica ferox
Family:
Origin: New Zealand
Description:
Uses:
Allergens: Toxic (acetylcholine, 5-HT, histamine)
Allergy: 2 fatalities
Cross reactions:
Other information:
Patch test:

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