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57. Manchineel 

 Hippomane Mancinella 



POISON 



The milky sap of the manchineel causes blistering and severe 

 inflammation of the skin in some persons. Smoke from the burn- 

 ing wood may injure the eyes. This plant is found only along 

 the ocean beaches where it often forms dense thickets. The 

 small tree has pale brown, smooth bark and very small green 

 flowers. The fruit resembles a small green apple. It is also 

 called manzanillo. 



