. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 58. Sandbox Tree Hura crepitans POISON The milky sap of the sandbox tree causes severe irritation to the skin of the person coming in contact with it. Its woody fruits are dangerous to handle because when dry they explode with a loud report, scattering seeds violently in many directions. These seeds are also poisonous. The giant sandbox tree is found growing at low altitudes, its trunk closely covered with short, sharp spines. The fruit is about the shape of a small muskmelon or pumpkin. The milky sap of the tree may be mixed with sand or
. Edible and poisonous plants of the Caribbean region . 58. Sandbox Tree Hura crepitans POISON The milky sap of the sandbox tree causes severe irritation to the skin of the person coming in contact with it. Its woody fruits are dangerous to handle because when dry they explode with a loud report, scattering seeds violently in many directions. These seeds are also poisonous. The giant sandbox tree is found growing at low altitudes, its trunk closely covered with short, sharp spines. The fruit is about the shape of a small muskmelon or pumpkin. The milky sap of the tree may be mixed with sand or a similar substance and thrown into quiet pools to stupefy the fish. Other names for the sandbox tree are jabillo or javillo.
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