The manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella), also known as the tree of death, is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Its native range stretches from tropical southern North …

Mar 13, 2026 · Manchineel can grow as a tall shrub or as a tree that reaches 50 feet in height. The fragrant nature of the bright green or greenish-yellow fruit has drawn in and poisoned Spanish …

Nov 10, 2021 · 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 southern …

Mar 17, 2026 · Manchineel is a tree of the spurge family famous for its poisonous properties. The plant is native mostly to sandy beaches of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, including Florida. Nearly all …

Scientific Name: Hippomane mancinella Common name: Manchineel, manzanillo. Picture-perfect glossy green leaves, petite greenish-yellow blossoms, and crisp green fruit that could pass for apples. You'll …

Nov 15, 2025 · Learn the identification, mechanisms of toxicity, and critical first aid steps for encountering the Manchineel, the world’s most dangerous tree.

Aug 27, 2025 · Picture a tree so deadly, its mere presence on a sunlit Caribbean beach is a warning to steer clear. This is the story of the Manchineel tree, famously crowned by the Guinness World …

4 days ago · The nickname of this species – the ‘Tree of Death’ – tells you everything you need to know about its lethality. Native to the Caribbean, Florida, the Bahamas, and parts of Central and South …

4 days ago · The manchineel, often called the ‘Tree of Death’, is one of the most dangerous trees on Earth: its sap can cause blistering burns, its fruit can be fatal if eaten, and even standing under it in …

5 days ago · The Manchineel tree, infamous across the Caribbean and Central America, is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous plants in the world. Nicknamed the ‘Tree of Death’, nearly …