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Taxon  Report  
Schinus molle  L.
Peruvian pepper tree,   Peruvian peppertree
Schinus molle is a tree that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: Limited
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Observation Search
(1993 records)
one or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle

Bloom Period
Genus: Schinus
Family: Anacardiaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: DERMATITIS

Wetlands:
Arid West: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs in non wetlands

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
More information about  Schinus molle

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2022. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 09/27/2022).