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Brazilian pepper

Schinus terebinthifolia

The Brazilian pepper is a bushy plant with bright green leaves and small, red berries. It grows in warm places and can be found in many areas, making it a familiar sight in nature.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Brazilian pepper has dense, dark green leaves with reddish stems and vibrant clusters of small, shiny red berries in fall and winter. Its multi-stemmed growth can form a sprawling shrub or small tree, standing out with its bright fruit.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderSapindalesFamilyAnacardiaceaeGenusSchinus
Brazilian pepper
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Brazilian pepper

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Birds love its bright red berries, spreading its seeds far and wide.

Its "peppercorns" are actually fruits, not true pepper spices!

This tough plant can grow into a dense bush or tree in many places.

Touching its sap can make your skin itchy, so be careful!

Special abilities

Ability

Rapid Colonizer

Brazilian pepper can grow quickly and spread widely, helping it take over new areas.

Ability

Evergreen Shield

Its dense leaves stay green all year, shading out other plants below it.

Ability

Tough Survivor

Brazilian pepper can endure various soils and dry conditions, helping it thrive.

Measurements & details

Height
300-1000 cm
Spread
200-800 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.4 cm
Bloom Season
Fall_winter
Edible
No
Toxicity
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

eats

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

disperses seeds by consuming berries

eats

Brazilian Pepper Thrips

Pseudophilothrips ichini

feeds on new leaves, slowing growth

Traits

Also known as

Florida PepperPepper Tree

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Avoid touching the berries, as they can cause skin irritation for some people.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Brazilian pepper?

300-1000 cm

How wide does Brazilian pepper spread?

200-800 cm

How big are the flowers on Brazilian pepper?

0.2-0.4 cm

When does Brazilian pepper bloom?

Fall_winter

Is Brazilian pepper edible?

No

Is Brazilian pepper toxic?

Moderate

What is Brazilian pepper's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Brazilian pepper pollinated?

Insect

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