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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos

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Scientific Name:Hippomane manicella
Common Name:manchineel
Tag #36
Description:This plant is the most poisonous plant in the VI.  The caustic sap is irritating to the mouth, eyes and skin.  The Caribs poisoned their arrows with this toxic liquid.


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