Is it true that the bomb tree exploded? As one of the magic species in the world, have you ever heard of the bomb tree? It is absolutely one of the most dangerous species in the world. Does the fruit of the bomb tree seem to explode? Does it sound very scary?
The sap of trees can be used as gasoline
Bomb tree, also known as iron watermelon, grows in the Amazon River Basin of South America. The juice of this tree contains a lot of hydrocarbon compounds. If someone approached these trees with a torch, they would really become a bomb. But it's not all bad. As long as the local Indians drill holes in the trees, they can collect 15-20 liters of juice from each tree. These magical juices can be used as automobile fuel.
Ripe fruit will explode, with grenade power
The fruit of the bomb tree is very hard, as big as a grapefruit, with a hard, yellow peel, which is much harder than a coconut, so it is named 'bomb fruit'. When the fruit is ripe, it will burst automatically, and sharp 'fragments' will fly around. It is as powerful as a small hand grenade, with very strong lethality. Some shell fragments can even fly more than 20 meters. Dead birds are often found nearby after an explosion.
In South America, bats pollinate the "Bomb tree" flowers. When the fruit is ripe, local people avoid walking under the "Bomb tree" for fear of being shot. Because the tree is too dangerous, people dare not put the house near it and passers-by dare not approach it.
It seems that there is such a dangerous plant in the world, but the curious friends don't need to go to South America. At present, this kind of tree has been introduced and planted in China. It has been planted in some scenic spots in Guangxi and Yunnan, mainly for viewing. As for whether it can eat the whole world, there is no conclusion. Imagine, what's the smell of car fuel in your mouth?