The death tree or Manchineel tree is so poisonous, that even Guinness Book of World Records has recorded it to be the most dangerous tree in the world. The poisonous sap oozes out of everything, the bark, leaves and even the fruit.
The manchineel (aka Hippomane mancinella, aka the Tree of Death) is native to coastal areas in southern North America, such as South Florida, as well as the northern reaches of Central and South America and the Caribbean.
Drooping branches of old yew trees can root and form new trunks where they touch the ground. Thus the yew came to symbolise death and resurrection in Celtic culture. The Celts will also have been familiar with the toxicity of the tree's needles in particular.
A present-day Spanish name is manzanilla de la muerte, "little apple of death". This refers to the fact that manchineel is one of the most toxic trees in the world: the tree has milky-white sap which contains numerous toxins and can cause blistering.
This is the manchineel, known sometimes as the beach apple, or more accurately in Spanish-speaking countries as la manzanilla de la muerte, which translates to “the little apple of death,” or as arbol de la muerte, “tree of death.” “Warning: all parts of manchineel are extremely poisonous.
Eaten by Blackbeard, the Yami Yami no Mi is an extraordinarily unique Devil Fruit. It is known to hold the evilest power of all the Devil Fruits in existence. Using this fruit, Blackbeard can create darkness at will and absorb anything that is thrown at him, even light itself.
Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva will also be surrounded by five species of sacred evergreen tree, as detailed in the Puranas: the Amala (Phyllanthus emblica), banyan (Ficus benghalensis), bel (Aegle marmelos), neem (Azadirachta indica), and pipal (Ficus religiosa).
Florida home to world's 'most dangerous' tree
The manchineel tree (Hippomane mancinella), according to the Guinness World Records, is the world's most dangerous tree. Located in the Florida Everglades and the Caribbean coast, the manchineel tree should be avoided by anyone that comes near it.
The manchineel tree is the most dangerous tree on the planet. A single bite of the fruit can lead to death, and touching the bark, sap or leaves results in painful blisters.
The famed upas tree was so well known that it was a common metaphor for anything poisonous or toxic and used many times in political cartoons of the 1800s. It was definitely a part of society and understood by all.
The Old Testament tells of Adam and Eve, our progenitors. They lived in paradise in total innocence until the serpent (the devil) enticed them to eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge.
The ancient Irish term for the Tree of Life was Crann Bethadh, which literally translates as 'The Feeding Tree'. If the Celts ever had to clear land in order to build new settlements, they would plant an Oak tree in the centre of the clearing in order to honour the Tree of Life and ensure prosperity.
According to Jewish mythology, in the Garden of Eden there is a tree of life or the "tree of souls" that blossoms and produces new souls, which fall into the Guf, the Treasury of Souls. The Angel Gabriel reaches into the treasury and takes out the first soul that comes into his hand.
The Ailanthus altissima tree is commonly known as a Tree-of-Heaven.
Ginkgo: The Tree of Immortality.
Known as “The Mournful Tree”, the Italian cypress (scientific name: Cupressus sempervirens) has been associated with death and mourning for the past 2,000 years.
Tree Tumbo
Also known as Welwitschia Mirabilis, due to their dry and lifeless form, they are commonly considered as one of the world's ugliest plants.
In eastern California, a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) known as Methuselah has long been considered Earth's oldest living thing. According to tree-ring data, Methuselah is 4,853 years old — meaning it was well established by the time ancient Egyptians built the pyramids at Giza.
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Hanging sprigs of rowan above doors and stables was thought to keep away evil spirits. Rowan was considered to be sacred with the power to ward off evil spirits. Rowan has many associations with magic and witches.
The story continues that when Christ was crucified, His cross was made of the sturdy bark of the dogwood tree, and (as the legend goes) God both cursed and blessed the dogwood tree the day His Son died.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the most sacred tree.
It is the southernmost branch of the Bodhi tree in India, under which Buddha attained Enlightenment. The tree was planted in 288 BC, making it the oldest tree intentionally planted by humans. It is revered by Buddhists worldwide.
The Olive Tree
Psalm 128 accounts for the tree as an emblem of prosperity, peace, and riches. Likewise, Paul used the Olive tree as an illustration to reveal God's sovereign plan for Isreal, which was to pour out his mercy through the salvation of Paul. And also how the Gentiles received a new relationship with God.