Schinus polygamus

This pepper tree or shrub differs significantly from the other Pepper Trees:

Schinus lentiscifolius

Schinus molle

Schinus terebinthifolius

It has spines on the ends of the shoots, and the leaves are not pinnate but simple and only about an inch long. When crushed they do not have a strong odor. The tree can have both unisexual and bisexual flowers, but a given tree is normally male or female. The very small greenish-white flowers make a fine display in summer and are followed by clusters of dark purple peppercorns. The fruit, and a resin obtained from the fruit, is antirheumatic.

Similar plants:

• Schinus lentiscifolius (Molle ceniciento)
• Schinus molle (Pink Pepper, Peruvian Pepper)
• Schinus terebinthifolius (Brazilian pepper-tree)