Australian Nettle is a unique plant species found exclusively in Australia that has been used for various health benefits and medicinal purposes. Also known as the stinging tree, it has spines that can inflict extreme pain on those who come in contact with it. There are several synonyms for this plant, including the gympie-gympie, the stinging brush, and the suicide plant. The gympie-gympie nickname comes from the plant's appearance, which resembles a gymnasium mat. The stinging brush moniker is more accurate as it highlights the painful stings inflicted by the plant, which are similar to being burned by acid. The term suicide plant refers to the extreme pain and burning sensation caused by the plant's sting, which is so intense that it has been known to cause people to take their own lives.