The fruit are large, pumpkin -shaped capsules, 3–5 cm (1–2 in) long, 5–8 cm (2–3 in) diameter, with 16 carpels arranged radially. Its seeds are flattened and about 2 cm (⁄ in) diameter. The …

The Sandbox Tree (also called The Dynamite Tree, Exploding Fruit Tree and my favorite, The Monkey No Climb Tree) is a truly bizarre and fascinating plant. The fruit really does...

Yes, you heard that right. The dynamite tree is so named because its fruit pods can actually explode with a loud bang, scattering its seeds up to 330 feet (100 meters) away. And we’re not …

Despite its playful name, this tree is equipped with several lethal features that make it one of the most dangerous trees in the world. Its explosive seed capsules, sharp spikes, and toxic …

Jul 12, 2023 · The tree’s seed dispersal mechanism has earned it several monikers such as “monkeys-dinner bell,” “exploding cucumber,” “dynamite tree,” and more. When they fully …

Jan 21, 2025 · Hura crepitans, also known as the sandbox tree or dynamite tree, is native to tropical regions of the Americas. It’s renowned for its unusual method of seed dispersal: the …

Aug 27, 2025 · Discover the fascinating Sandbox Tree, a tropical marvel known for its explosive seed dispersal and formidable spiked trunk.

Apr 28, 2022 · Sandbox tree fruit looks like little pumpkins, but once they dry into seed capsules, they become ticking time bombs. When fully mature, they explode with a loud bang and fling …

Hura crepitans, commonly known as the Sandbox Tree, is considered to be one of the deadliest trees due to its explosive fruit and toxic sap.

Not only is the fruit incredibly poisonous, the exploding fruit reaches speeds of 70 meters per second (157 miles per hour), which is fast enough to puncture your eye and severely injure you.