Subject: Exploding plant?
From: [email-masked] (Barry S. Rein)
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 1994 11:25:22 -0700
Newsgroups: bionet.plants

Years ago when I was in Israel I was cautioned against touching or brushing
against a certain small, wild plant.  As was demonstrated to me, the plant
has sacs that burst with a pop when touched.  As they pop they emit a
substance that is very irritating to the skin.

So, the questions:  What are these plants called, what makes them pop, and
what is the noxious substance they contain?  Do any other plants do this?

Reply to bionet.plants, or by email.  Thanks. 
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Barry Rein
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