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genus of evergreen shrubs and trees of tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America and Canary Islands and China
Source: WordNetThe largest California pepper tree ( Schinus molle ) in the United States resided at Mission San Juan Capistrano until 2005, when it was felled due to illness. Source: Internet
The courtyard of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia, with California's oldest pepper tree ( Schinus molle ), planted in 1830, visible through the arch. Source: Internet