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Brazilian Pepper
Schinus terebinthifolius
2
Mostly harmless
danger 2 out of 5
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What you should know
An invasive Florida shrub with bright red berries. It is related to poison ivy and gives some people a rash and a stuffy head.
Whoa
People call the berries Florida holly and put them in wreaths, which is a genuinely bad idea.
Staying safe around it
This one is poisonous, which means it hurts you if you touch it or eat it. It cannot chase you, so the rule is simple: look, do not touch.
Always ask a grown-up before you touch any animal or plant. If something bites or stings you, tell an adult right away.
Source: our source list
Read more about the brazilian pepper at Wikipedia.