Exploding Dynamite Tree Fruit

today in wealth 20260113 The sandbox tree is one of the most dangerous trees in the world because it explodes to shoot its seeds at speeds up to 150 miles per hour. Found in tropical parts of Central and South America, this tree—also called the dynamite tree—has spiky bark and fruit pods that burst open with a loud bang when ripe. The explosion helps scatter its seeds far away, but it can also be dangerous to animals or people nearby. Scientists study it to understand how plants can move so fast