Science, Random Facts, Interesting, Daily FactsCuriousOneFebruary 06, 2015Comment

The Manchineel tree is a poisonous tree, just standing underneath it in a rain storm can give you blisters.

Science, Random Facts, Interesting, Daily FactsCuriousOneFebruary 06, 2015Comment

The tree and its parts contain strong toxins, some unidentified. Its milky white sap contains phorbol and other skin irritants, producing strong allergic dermatitis.[2] 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 milky substance in it will cause the skin to blister). Burning the tree may cause blindness if the smoke reaches the eyes. @Curionic

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