Schinus molle
( 100 Seeds )

Botanical nomenclature: Schinus molle
Common name: Peruvian Pepper
Family: Anacardiaceae
Origin: South America

A midsized to relatively large tree native to the Andes in Peru with finely pinnate foliage and long clusters of small, red fruit that are popularly used as a colorful alternative to peppercorns but also have a host of medicinal uses. The sweet flesh of the fruit was used by the Inca to make a nourishing drink.