What is the Manchineel Tree? Scientific name: Hippomane mancinella Also called: “The Tree of Death” It grows mostly in: • Caribbean islands • Florida • Central America • Northern South America ☠️ Why is it so dangerous? Almost every part of the tree is toxic: 🍎 Fruit Looks like a small green apple (very tempting) But eating it can cause: • severe burning in mouth & throat • vomiting • stomach bleeding • possible death 🌧️ Rainwater danger If you stand under it during rain, the water mixed with