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  8. Peruvian Pepper Tree

species 28,918 observations

Peruvian Pepper Tree

Schinus molle

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

28 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Tropical Greenstreak, Western Tussock Moth, Ceanothus Silk Moth, Dwarf Tawny Wave 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Western Bluebird 19
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Monarch 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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