Did you know that a tree can kill you? A Manchineel tree in the Caribbean has won the title of being the most dangerous tree in the world. The sap coming out of its bark causes skin to blister and rash. If someone stood under it while raining, the sap would fall onto the poor person and make their skin break out. Smoke from burning can also get into someone's eyes and cause blindness. For this reason, in ancient times warriors would coat their arrows in the sap to ward off enemies. Not only that, but the Manchineel tree also grows infected apples. Don't be fooled by their deliciousness- when eaten, extreme ulceration in your mouth and esophagus will cause major pain and in some cases death. Disney's poison apple is found!
I've attached a link below of a guy who ate from the tree:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=364GFrNa3wA
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