The term 'PLANT WITH STINGING LEAVES' can be summarized as the plant NETTLE, which is a six-letter word. Nettles are a type of flowering plant that have leaves covered in tiny hairs that contain irritating chemicals. When touched, these hairs can cause a stinging sensation on the skin. Nettles are found in many parts of the world and have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a food source.