The Manchineel tree is basically a living chemical weapons factory: "Standing beneath the tree during rain will cause blistering of the skin from mere contact with this liquid: even a small drop of rain with the sap in it will cause the skin to blister. Burning the tree may cause ocular injuries if the smoke reaches the eyes. Contact with its milky sap (latex) produces bullous dermatitis …"
Yikes!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchineel
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2024-04-15 13:06:29
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