Schinus molle L.
Peruvian peppertree
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Schinus molle L.
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Distribution:
Schinus molle L.
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USA (CA , FL , HI , TX), USA+ (PR)
Related Taxa:
Schinus molle L.
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22 genera in Anacardiaceae ,
4 species in Schinus
Classification:
Schinus molle L.
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Classification Report.
U.S. Weed Information:
Schinus molle L.
American pepper
Peruvian peppertree
escobilla
false pepper
molle del Peru
pepper tree
This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. This plant
may be known by one or more common names in different
places, and some are listed above. Click on an acronym
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composite list of Weeds of the U.S.
Introduced Information:
Schinus molle L.
This plant is introduced to some part of the PLANTS
Floristic Area, though it may be native in other parts. Click on
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Wildlife Habitat Values:
Schinus molle L.
Large Mammals
Small Mammals
Water Birds
Terrestrial Birds
Source
Large Mammals Food
Large Mammals Cover
Small Mammals Food
Small Mammals Cover
Water Birds Food
Water Birds Cover
Terrestrial Birds Food
Terrestrial Birds Cover
Martin
Low
Wildlife Habitat Values
Wildlife
Habitat Values
Martin, A.C., H.S. Zim, and A.L. Nelson. 1951. American wildlife and plants: A guide to wildlife food habits . Dover Publications, New York.
More Accounts and Images:
Schinus molle L.
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View species account from ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN).
View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 28811.
View species account and distribution map from Jepson Interchange (University of California - Berkeley).
Related Web Sites:
Schinus molle L.
Raintree: Tropical Plant Database (uses): abstract and line drawing