One might sting you in bed (6)

I believe the answer is:

nettle

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'sting you in bed' is the definition.
'nettle' can be an answer for 'sting' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'you in bed' bit.

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for nettle that I've seen before include "Grasp it firmly and it will not sting" , "Annoy; common weed" , "Plant with stinging hairs" , "Wild plant - annoy" , "anger?" .)

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