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Manchineel-like Toxic Tree (Pong-pong)
Cerbera odollam
Non-venomous
Description
Small tree with mango-like fruit. Seeds contain cardiac glycoside (cerberin) — deadly if ingested.
Habitat
Coastal mangroves, parks.
Where Found in Thailand
Southern Thailand coasts.
Symptoms
- Vomiting
- Irregular heartbeat
- Cardiac arrest
First Aid — DO
- DO NOT induce vomiting
- Activated charcoal if available
- Hospital ASAP
DO NOT
- DO NOT eat any unknown fruit