*Schinus molle Linnaeus var. areira (Linnaeus) A.P. de Candolle. Common name: Peruvian Peppertree. Phenology: Mar-Jul (-Jan). Habitat: Persistent and volunteering in suburban and urban areas, from horticulture. Distribution: Native of South America.
Origin/Endemic status: South America
Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA13; = n/a — S; = Schinus areira L. — POWO; < Schinus molle L. — Fl4, K4, NS, Tx. Basionym: Schinus areira L. 1753
Links to other floras: = Schinus molle var. areira - FNA13
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
- Great Plains: FACU
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