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Hippomane mancinella Linnaeus. Manchineel. Phen: Jan-May; (Mar-) May-Sep. Hab: Rockland hammocks, coastal berms, coastal buttonwood woodlands. Dist: S. FL; West Indies; Mexico, Central America, and n. South America; Galapagos Islands.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Other Comments: The latex is a caustic contact poison.
Synonymy: = Bah, Fl2, FNA12, K3, K4, Mex, S, S13, WH3
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Heliophily: 5
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© Alan Cressler: Hippomane mancinella, Rowdy Bend Area, Everglades National Park, Miami-Dade County, Florida 3 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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