Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Brazilian Pepper Tree


11/8/2012 Hampton Pines Park, North Lauderdale

11/8/2012 Hampton Pines Park, North Lauderdale
6/20/2012 Tree Tops Park, Davie
Brazilian Pepper Tree / Christmas Berry Tree
 = Schinus terebinthifolius
Family: Anacardiaceae
Origin: Brazil

The same family of Poison Ivy, 
it is a common source of skin irritation
as well as a cause of respiratory problems.
This noxious invasive weedy tree has become 

established as a pest species in Florida,
Texas, Hawaii and California, 

it chokes out native vegetation.

地元の植物に害のある、人間にも呼吸系、皮膚への刺激性のある植物
として、フロリダ、テキサス、ハワイ、カリフォルニアでペストに指定されている。
花は緑がかった白、実の大きさ4-5ミリ

9/15/13 Lauderhill
Flowers -  a lot of bees flying around
9/15/13 Lauderhill
Some flowers started to become fruits








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