A refined extract from red berries of the Brazilian peppertree inhibited methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus auereus in mice, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The ...

The red berries of the Brazilian peppertree -- a weedy, invasive species common in Florida -- contain an extract with the power to disarm dangerous antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria, scientists at ...

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Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolius) poses a significant threat to native ecosystems and economies in regions where it has been introduced. As an aggressive invasive species, its rapid ...

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Invasive trees in Southwest Florida are being removed, but at what price? It is costly, but experts say the removal of these trees is important. Mike McGowan says the Brazilian peppertree growing in ...

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FORT PIERCE — Biologists want your help in the fight against one of Florida's most notorious invasive species. For decades, the Brazilian peppertree has swept throughout Central and South Florida, ...

Since it was introduced as an ornamental plant a century ago, Brazilian peppertree has grown out of control in Florida. Researchers are releasing... Florida Researchers Use Pests To Help Control Pesky ...