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Hippomane Mancinella
This is the poisonous manchineel tree of
South America and other tropical regions. The virulent nature of
the juice of this tree has given it a reputation equal to that
forced upon the upas tree of Java. The juice is certainly very
acrid, and even its smoke, when burning, causes temporary
blindness. The fruit is equally dangerous, and from its beautiful
appearance is sometimes partaken of by those who are unaware of
its deleterious properties, but its burning effects on the lips
soon causes them to desist. Indians are said to poison their
arrows with the juice of this tree.
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