The world’s most dangerous tree lives in Florida. Here’s how it can kill you

Florida is no stranger to danger, whether it’s massive sinkholes, powerful hurricanes, or invasive threats.But what many residents might not know is that there’s a tree native to the Sunshine State that’s considered the most dangerous in the world.That’s according to the Guinness World Records, which has granted the moniker to the Manchineel tree.At first glance, there doesn’t appear to be anything all that dangerous about the Manchineel. The tree is native to South Florida, and it gets its name from the Spanish word for “little apple,” which references the fruit that can be seen growing on the Manchineel.However, researchers with the UF/IFAS warn that the tree has also been dubbed the “Tree of Death” due to the plant’s and its fruit’s deadly nature.According to the UF/IFAS, all parts of the Manchineel tree are extremely poisonous, as the tree oozes a sap from its leaves, twigs, bark and fruit that can cause burn-like blisters when it comes into contact with skin.“People have reported