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Schinus odonelli

Family: Anacardiaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2.5 m tall. It has spines. The leaves are 8-20 mm long by 4-10 mm wide. The fruit are 5-8 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from 500-2,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Chile, South America (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Molle, Michi

Synonyms

Duvaua dependens var. patagonica Phil.;