Australian Nettle Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several tall Australian trees of the genus Laportea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Australian nettle tree, Laportea gigas, is a large and impressive species that can grow up to 35 meters tall.
- Laportea moroides, another type of Australian nettle tree, has distinctive serrated leaves that are often used in traditional medicine.
- The timber of the Australian nettle tree is highly prized for its durability and resistance to rot.
- Hikers often complain about the stinging hairs on the leaves and stems of the Australian nettle tree, Laportea linifolia.
- In its natural habitat, the Australian nettle tree, Laportea canescens, is often found growing alongside eucalyptus and acacia trees.