News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Eating a manchineel “beach apple” (2000).

Re:Eating a manchineel “beach apple” (2000) by lisper on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @05:23PM (#12257795)
Some of the trees in the more touristy areas are marked with warning signs:

http://www.flownet.com/ron/trips/Amazon/Pages/526.html

Not only do the signs warn you not to eat the fruit, but also not to stand under the tree when it rains!

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Eating a manchineel “beach apple” (2000) by jf on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @05:54PM (#12257988)
> but also not to stand under the tree when it rains!

Why? According to the sign: "It is also not recommended to take shelter under this tree when it rains, water that runs off the leaves is corrosive"

Frightening!

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Eating a manchineel “beach apple” (2000) by msie on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @08:01PM (#12258558)
Dammit! The fruit looks so delicious!
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Eating a manchineel “beach apple” (2000) by mccourt on Tuesday August 09, 2016 @05:27PM (#12257827)
That's very helpful. Thanks for the link.
[ Parent | on HN ]