was Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) the plant that evolution created as a reaction to humanity?
On Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:47:14 +0100, Jack Campin - bogus address
wrote:
I have a question on stinging-nettle. What animal caused the
evolution of this stinging plant? Is it grazing animal such
as rabbits or some hoofed grazer?
Caterpillars, perhaps?
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