The manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella) is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Its native range stretches from tropical southern North America to northern …

Nov 30, 2023 · Known as the most dangerous tree in the world, the manchineel tree is found along the sandy beaches and mangroves in tropical climates stretching from Florida to the …

Jul 19, 2023 · The manchineel tree, or "little apple of death," is a poisonous tree that can be found in coastal Florida. Here's why this tree is dangerous and how to avoid it.

Jan 3, 2025 · The manchineel is a handsome round-crowned tree that grows up to 12 metres (40 feet) in height with a 60-cm- (2-foot-) thick trunk. It has long-stalked, lustrous, leathery, elliptic …

Feb 15, 2022 · A flowering spurge plant found in North America and South America, the manchineel tree bears a poisonous fruit known as the beach apple. Everything from the fruit to …

Dec 15, 2022 · The manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella) may be endangered, but so is anyone who messes with it. That's because this rare tropical plant, which offers deceptively …

Oct 19, 2023 · The Manchineel Tree is the world’s most dangerous tree according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The tree is native to Central America, Mexico and Southern …

Sep 6, 2024 · Learn about the toxic plant manchineel, how to avoid manchineel poisoning, and what treatment to seek if exposed to this toxic tropical tree.

Jun 10, 2018 · The fruit in question belonged to the manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella), sometimes referred to as 'beach apple' or 'poison guava'. It's native to the tropical parts of …

May 9, 2023 · As coastal trees, manchineels have very deep and robust root systems to help anchor them into the ground. In addition to anchoring the trees during storms and tides, …