The Manchineel Tree (Hippomane mancinella) is one of the most dangerous trees in the world. Found in tropical regions of North and South America, every part of this tree is highly toxic. Its sap can ...

Florida is full of formidable creatures: Alligators, pythons, blacktip sharks and other animals known to bite, chomp, attack and chase. But reptiles and bloodthirsty predators aren’t the only lethal ...

The manchineel is the kind of tree you could walk past without giving it a second thought, which is part of what makes it so unnerving. It blends into coastal landscapes, looks perfectly ordinary, and ...