What's The World's Most Poisonous Tree

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The Manchineel tree is widely considered the most poisonous tree in the world, nicknamed the "little apple of death".

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It is renowned for its deadly fruit and potent, blister-causing milky sap, with all parts of the tree being toxic, even the smoke from burning it.

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It grows up to 50 feet, with furrowed bark, alternate shiny leaves, and small apple-like fruit.

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Found in tropical coastal areas of the Americas, its sap causes severe skin burns, and ingesting its apple-like fruit can be fatal.

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Its fruits looks like a small apple but is extremely poisonous, causing intense pain and potentially death if eaten.

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The Manchineel tree is native to Caribbean coasts, Florida, Central & South America.

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Its every part, from roots to leaves to fruit, contains dangerous toxins like Phorbol.

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Even dew or rain dripping from the Manchineel tree leaves can cause skin blisters.

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