The term 'Bristly Plant' can refer to two different plants: Teasel (6 letters) and Stinging Nettle (14 letters). Teasel is a biennial plant in the Dipsacaceae family, native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has spiny flower heads that are used by some birds to preen their feathers. Stinging Nettle is an herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the Urticaceae family, native to Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa. It has stinging hairs on its leaves and stems that cause a stinging sensation when touched.