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It’s official—experts warn about the deadliest tree on the planet in Florida and urge people to stay away

There’s a danger in Florida that many residents and visitors do not know about: a very poisonous tree called the Manchineel.
NBC 6 South Florida

‘Little Apple of Death': Tree Found in South Florida Named World's Deadliest

Florida is full of formidable creatures: Alligators, pythons, blacktip sharks and other animals known to bite, chomp, attack and chase. But reptiles and bloodthirsty predators aren’t the only lethal ...
NBC Washington

‘Little Apple of Death': All the Ways the ‘World's Deadliest' Tree in Florida Can Harm

Florida is full of formidable creatures: Alligators, pythons, blacktip sharks and other animals known to bite, chomp, attack and chase. But reptiles and bloodthirsty predators aren’t the only lethal ...
Animalogic on MSN

This is the deadliest tree on Earth

The manchineel tree is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous trees in the world due to its complex chemical defenses. Its fruit contains potent toxins that irritate the gastrointestinal tract, ...