1. Plural of poisonwood; tropical American trees of the genus Metopium, having toxic sap that causes severe skin irritation upon contact.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also called poison tree or poisonwood tree; Found in Florida, Caribbean, and Central America

Examples

• Hikers in the Florida Keys are warned to avoid poisonwoods, which can cause painful blistering.
• The poisonwoods in that grove are marked with warning signs to protect visitors.
• Contact with poisonwoods can result in a rash similar to poison ivy.
• Several poisonwoods grow along the nature trail, so stay on the marked path.
• The toxic sap of poisonwoods has been used historically in some traditional remedies, though handling them is dangerous.