The pong pong tree isn't just "The White Lotus" fiction. The science behind the killer seeds from the "suicide tree" are real and can be deadly, even in small doses.

Yes, the poisonous tree, more formerly the Cerbera Odollam, which is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, is real with the seeds containing a deadly compound called cerberin.

The poison fruit from ‘The White Lotus’ is real—and it attacks the heart. The pong pong tree—also known as the “suicide tree”—may be a plot point in the season finale of the HBO series.

The Poisonous Tree From The White Lotus Is Real & Has Killed Way More People Than You Expect. Story by Lea Veloso • 2w. D eath looms over the third Season of The White Lotus.