The Manchineel tree also known as Hippomane mancinella, which translates to “little apple that makes horses mad”, is one of the most poisonous trees found in Southern North America and Northern South America. Meet the Manchineel tree. The Manchineel Tree is a pleasant looking tree with greenish-yellowish fruit, that can be very deceiving. It will tempt you to touch it or try its fruit, but be warned, do not touch this tree or eat the fruit from this tree. All parts of the Manchineel tree are extremely poisonous, and can cause bodily harm. The fruit on this tree is described to be sweet and tasty, but are extraordinarily toxic. Causing severe stomach and intestinal issues, accompanied by inflammation and blistering around the month as well as inside the throat. These symptoms can carry on for several hours. It does not end there, do not take shelter from the rain under a Manchineel tree. Rain mixed with the sap (white and milky) or dust from one of these trees can create an acid like rain, delivering painful burn like blisters upon any contact with skin. Beware the dust and sap can cause temporary blindness as well, if your unfortunate enough to get it in your eyes. The sap from the Manchineel tree can be found all over the tree, including in the bark and leaves. So it is best to avoid touching this tree. Though the tree is considered the deadliest in North America, it's not all bad, the indigenous people use to use the sap, at the end of their arrows, for hunting and survival. Did you know! Brought to you by The Kings' Tree Care. Your Trees, Our passion. Like & follow us @treecarefortheking! Leave a Reply. |
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