US Politics | What is the most poisonous tree in the world?
THE MOST poisonous tree in the world bears an apple-like fruit. Even though it may look like an apple, you won't want to take a bite out of it. 
The most poisonous tree in the world looks deceptively normal The most poisonous tree in the world is the manchineel tree, as known as Hippomane mancinella. The tree has apple-like fruit that hangs from its branches, along with sticky sap. Both the fruit and sap are poisonous and can even cause severe blisters if you come into contact with it on your skin. Since mammals can't eat the fruit and thus spread its seeds, the tree relies on nearby water tides to disperse its seeds. READ MORE ON THE US SUN 
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'Acid in my veins' Kings of Pain presenter VOMITS after being bitten by poisonous lizard Where does the manchineel tree typically grow? The manchineel tree is located in parts of Florida, South America, and the Caribbean. More specifically, the tree is native to southern Florida, the Keys, Mexico, and Central America. The poisonous tree typically grows along seacoasts, as well as in brackish swamps. The tree derives its name from the Spanish word ...manzanilla,... which means little apple. Most read in Science SEA PANIC New York sees FIFTH shark attack in two weeks as tourist and lifeguard are bitten Supermoon dates 2023: When is the next lunar event? HOLE NEW WORLD What you can find on the other side of a black hole CAN'T PHONE HOME Aliens 'trying to contact us' but efforts are 'waste of time and space' STUMPY PUMPY New dinosaur fossil discovery explains real reason why T Rex had short arms FINAL JOURNEY I study near-death experiences - here's what people see just before they die The tree also has another name ...arbol de la muerte,... which means tree of death. What does the manchineel tree look like? The manchineel tree looks like a tall shrub, sometimes reaching heights of 50 feet in the air. The leaves are simple in shape and the flowers are yellow-green. 
The fruit from the manchineel tree is deadly if eaten by humans The fruit from the tree resembles a green apple. The major difference is that the poisonous fruit is only one to two inches in diameter, whereas a normal apple is double that size.
The most poisonous tree in the world looks deceptively normal The most poisonous tree in the world is the manchineel tree, as known as Hippomane mancinella. The tree has apple-like fruit that hangs from its branches, along with sticky sap. Both the fruit and sap are poisonous and can even cause severe blisters if you come into contact with it on your skin. Since mammals can't eat the fruit and thus spread its seeds, the tree relies on nearby water tides to disperse its seeds. READ MORE ON THE US SUN GROWING STRONG Cheap household item will make your tomato plants produce more fruit 'Acid in my veins' Kings of Pain presenter VOMITS after being bitten by poisonous lizard Where does the manchineel tree typically grow? The manchineel tree is located in parts of Florida, South America, and the Caribbean. More specifically, the tree is native to southern Florida, the Keys, Mexico, and Central America. The poisonous tree typically grows along seacoasts, as well as in brackish swamps. The tree derives its name from the Spanish word ...manzanilla,... which means little apple. Most read in Science SEA PANIC New York sees FIFTH shark attack in two weeks as tourist and lifeguard are bitten Supermoon dates 2023: When is the next lunar event? HOLE NEW WORLD What you can find on the other side of a black hole CAN'T PHONE HOME Aliens 'trying to contact us' but efforts are 'waste of time and space' STUMPY PUMPY New dinosaur fossil discovery explains real reason why T Rex had short arms FINAL JOURNEY I study near-death experiences - here's what people see just before they die The tree also has another name ...arbol de la muerte,... which means tree of death. What does the manchineel tree look like? The manchineel tree looks like a tall shrub, sometimes reaching heights of 50 feet in the air. The leaves are simple in shape and the flowers are yellow-green. The fruit from the manchineel tree is deadly if eaten by humans The fruit from the tree resembles a green apple. The major difference is that the poisonous fruit is only one to two inches in diameter, whereas a normal apple is double that size.
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