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Old 17-11-2005, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by terry
Anyone got any idea what plants might be causing 'burns' on my hands/arms which blister after about 24 hours. It's the 2nd time it's happened, and I thought I knew which plant it was...but I haven't been near it this time!

burns can be caused by milky sap plants such as spurges which are common herbs and shrubs. There is this specie called Blind-Your-Eye Mangrove, and its sap causes blistering of skin upon contact.