Brazilian pepper tree

Brazilian pepper tree
a small Brazilian evergreen tree or shrub, Schinus terebinthifolius, of the cashew family, having inconspicuous white flowers and bright red fruit: the berries are used for Christmas decorations. Also called Christmasberry tree.

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