Anacardiaceae

Schinus terebinthifolia

Common Names: Brazilian pepper

Plant Form: Evergreen shrub or tree. Size: Up to 16 m tall. Stem: Often multi-stemmed, with smooth and grey bark, becoming fissured with age. Leaves: Compound leaves alternately arranged, 3-14 cm long with 5-13 leaflets, sometimes red-tinged, with a turpentine-like aroma when crushed. Flowers: Small, inconspicuous white to off-white. Fruit and Seeds: Abundant bright-red fleshy round fruit with single seeds. Habitat: Coastal scrub, woodlands, riparian areas, wetlands. Distinguishing Features: Leaves are broader and branches horizontal, compared to Pepper Tree (Schinus molle) which has drooping branches.