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The fruit is poisonous, as is every other part of the tree. [7] ... The tree is recorded as the world's most dangerous tree by Guinness World Records. [28] See also
Fruit from at least 26 plant families has been documented in the diet of cassowaries. Fruits from the laurel, podocarp, palm, wild grape, nightshade, and myrtle families are important items in the diet. [26] The poisonous cassowary plum takes its name from the bird. The bird avoids the poisons of these fruits due to the presence of their ...
Also present are ricinine, an alkaloid, and an irritant oil. According to the 2007 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records, the castor oil plant is the most poisonous in the world, though its cousin abrin, found in the seeds of the jequirity plant, is arguably more lethal. Castor oil, long used as a laxative, muscle rub, and in cosmetics ...
C. paradoxa also causes disease in a variety of other tropical plants such as banana, coconut, and sugarcane making it a somewhat dangerous pathogen. [2] Pineapple black rot is the most common and well-known post-harvest disease of the pineapple fruit and is responsible for serious losses in the fresh pineapple fruit world industry.
The healthiest fruit is the tomato, according to the CDC (and yes, a tomato is considered a fruit!). This is based on a breakdown of the nutrient density scores of 41 “powerhouse” fruits and ...
Experts agree that a diet rich in fruits and veggies is the way to go. Fruits can provide essential nutrients, fiber and a host of other health benefits. If you enjoy fruits frequently, that's great.
D. moroides is a straggly perennial shrub, usually flowering and fruiting when less than 3 m (10 ft) tall, but it may reach up to 10 m (33 ft) in height. It is superficially similar to Dendrocnide cordifolia, with the most obvious difference being the point of attachment of the petiole to the leaf blade—where D. moroides is peltate, i.e. the stalk attaches to the underside of the leaf and ...
As pet owners, we often share our treats with our furry companions. However, when it comes to cats, there are certain fruits that can pose a serious threat to their health. In this comprehensive ...