Summary ³

Schinus terebinthifolius is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to subtropical and tropical South America (southeastern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Paraguay). It is found in these states of Brazil: Alagoas, Bahia, Espírito Santo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, and Sergipe. Common names include Brazilian peppertree, aroei

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Melisa Trockels

Interesting facts ⁴

People that have sensitive skin can be affected by this plant and may lead to dermatitis. There are more than 700,000 acres in Florida infested with Brazilian pepper.

Source: University if Florida: IFAS Extension. Schinus terebinthifolia [Internet]. 2008. Available from: https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/schinus-terebinthifolia/

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