Schinus molle, Peppercorn Tree, Californian pepper,
Peruvian mastic tree, פלפלון רך
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| | Scientific name: |
| Schinus molle |
| Common name: |
| Peppercorn Tree, Californian pepper, Peruvian mastic tree |
| Hebrew name: |
| פלפלון רך |
| Family: |
| Anacardiaceae, אלתיים |
Date Picture Taken: Month xx, 200x
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| | Life form: |
| Phanerophyte, tree |
| Leaves: |
| Alternate, compound, pinnate, smooth |
| Flowers: |
| White, yellow |
| Flowering Period: |
| May, June, July, August |
| Habitat: |
| Ornamental tree escaped from cultivation; disturbed habitats |
| Distribution: |
| Mediterranean Woodlands and Shrublands |
| Chorotype, טיפוס התפוצה: |
| American |
| Summer shedding: |
| Perenating |
Date Picture Taken: Month xx, 200x
Derivation of the botanical name:
Schinus, Greek, schinos, "the mastic tree". The name is derived from the Ancient Greek name for another genus in the same family, pistacia "pistachio". Mastic is the resin of Pistacia lentiscus.
molle, mollis, "swaying", "swinging", "pliant", "easily moved", "soft", "graceful".
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