Sumacs, Maples & Allies

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Sumac Family - Anacardiaceae

Mediterranean Sumac      Rhus coriaria

Native from Macaronesia throughout the Mediterranean Region and eastwards to Afghanistan. Frequent in maquis habitats. Male and female flowers on separate plants.

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Terebinth      Pistacia terebinthus

Native throughout the Mediterranean Region. Common in maquis habitats. Male and female flowers on separate plants.

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Lentisc      Pistacia lentiscus

(Mastic Tree) Native throughout the Mediterranean Region from the Canary Islands to the Middle East. Often an abundant and dominant plant as it is distasteful to goats so only lightly grazed. Male and female flowers on separate plants.

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Peruvian Pepper Tree      Schinus molle

Introduced from South America and occasionally planted as a shade tree.

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Soapberry Family - Sapindaceae

Green Maple      Acer sempervirens

(Cretan Maple) Native to Greece, Turkey and Syria.

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