Schinus molle L.
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Schinus molle

Family: ANACARDIACEAE
Genus: Schinus
Species: molle L.
Common names: Pepper Tree
Distribution summary: S.America
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: Sunny, dry, rocky hills
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Wolfson Terrace (T)
Flowering months: April, May, June
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use, toxic

Additional Notes

Food additive: flavouring/materials: wood

Toxic to mammals and insects probably due to saponin content.

Professor Anthony Dayan, 2022

'Humans/Pets: Fruits are ornamental, not to be eaten.' HTA guidelines

HTA Guide to Potentially Harmful Plants, 3rd Edition (2022)

In traditional herbal medicine: A resinous gum obtained from the bark has been used in folk medicine to treat digestive disorders[229]. A purgative known as 'American Mastic' is obtained from the tree[245].

http://www.pfaf.org, https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=schinus+molle

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