Some people may think that iron watermelon is a type of watermelon, but in fact it is not a watermelon. It grows on the bomb tree, but the fruit looks like a watermelon. But Iron Watermelon is inedible and very dangerous. Because it may explode at any time, and its lethality is v

Some people may think that iron watermelon is a type of watermelon, but in fact it is not a watermelon. It grows on the bomb tree, but the fruit looks like a watermelon. But Iron Watermelon is inedible and very dangerous. Because it may explode at any time, and its lethality is very powerful.

The most dangerous fruit in the world

Most of the fruits on trees are edible and delicious as long as they are not poisonous. But Iron Watermelon will not be eaten so easily. First of all, Iron Watermelon cannot be eaten at all. In addition, it will explode and is very powerful, so people do not dare to approach it easily.

Iron Watermelon is very hard, and the fruit will automatically burst when ripe, with sharp fragments flying in all directions. The power of the explosion is like a small hand grenade , and its lethality is very powerful. Some shell fragments can even fly more than 20 meters. Dead birds are often found nearby after explosions.

And there is another very magical thing about the iron watermelon tree, that is, the sap secreted can be directly used as vehicle fuel. The local Indians can collect 15 to 20 liters of sap from each tree by drilling small holes in the trees. The reason why Iron Watermelon explodes is related to this juice.

Scientists have analyzed that this juice contains a large amount of hydrocarbon compounds. If someone approaches these trees with a torch, the tree literally turns into a bomb. Iron watermelon blooms profusely in summer and a small amount in autumn. The calyx is flame-bract-shaped and the color of the flower is light green. The fruit is very hard, much harder than a coconut.

Whenever the fruits are ripe, locals avoid walking under the trees for fear of getting shot. A staff member of Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Area said that the iron watermelon in Nanning is pollinated by bees, and it is not easy for it to bloom and bear fruit. The largest iron watermelon in Qingxiu Mountain is 16 centimeters in diameter. It has begun to bear fruit in September. It takes about 4 months for the fruit to fall off naturally from the tree.

This bomb tree was discovered by a French botanist in the forests of South America in 1775. It was later transplanted and then widely planted. It belongs to the tree species of the family Glycyrrhizaceae. It has the characteristics of producing flowers and flowers at the same time, with fragrant flowers and long-lasting fruits. It is also a very rare type of plant and is loved by everyone. But it's dangerous, so it's best not to get close.