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64. White Poison Wood 



Cameraria latifolia 



POISON 



The white poison wood tree is said to be one of the most 

 poisonous of tropical American plants, but fortunately its dis- 

 tribution is limited. There are three kinds of these bushes or 

 small trees, but they are found only in British Honduras, Cuba 

 and Haiti. The tree has slender twigs, ashy gray bark and 

 white flowers. Its blistering sap causes severe inflammation. 

 Other names for this tree are chechem de caballo in British Hon- 

 duras; maboa in Cuba; and laitier in Haiti. 



