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Schinus terebinthifolius
Brazilian peppertree is a sprawling shrub or small tree, with a shallow root system, reaching a height of 7 - 10 m. The branches can be upright, reclining, or nearly vine - like, all on the same plant.
It's plastic morphology allows it to thrive in all kind of ecosystems: from dunes to swamps, where it grows as a semi - aquatic plant.
It is a category 1 invasive in Florida, the sale , transport or planting of the seeds in Florida is legally prohibited.
Spotted on Jun 2, 2017
Submitted on Jun 3, 2017
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