• The Most Dangerous Tree in the World: The "Tree of Death"

  • Nov 22 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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The Most Dangerous Tree in the World: The "Tree of Death"

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  • The manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella) is recognized as the "world’s most dangerous tree" by the Guinness World Records, as every part of it contains lethal toxins.This tree grows in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Gulf of Mexico, northern South America, the Galápagos Islands, and various parts of Florida. When Spanish explorers first encountered it during their conquest of the Americas, they dubbed it the "tree of death." Even touching its bark can cause chemical burns, though the most potent toxins are found in its fruit. Despite their sweet taste, manchineel fruits can induce severe vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures, according to IFL Science.
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