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Brazilian pepper tree

Schinus terebinthifolius

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27.2839, -80.365

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Description:

Brazilian peppertree is a sprawling shrub or small tree, with a shallow root system, reaching a height of 7 - 10 m. The branches can be upright, reclining, or nearly vine - like, all on the same plant.

Habitat:

It's plastic morphology allows it to thrive in all kind of ecosystems: from dunes to swamps, where it grows as a semi - aquatic plant.

Notes:

It is a category 1 invasive in Florida, the sale , transport or planting of the seeds in Florida is legally prohibited.

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