Q: Where did Brazilian peppertree come from?

A: The native range of Brazilian peppertree includes Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay.  Two types of BP were introduced into Florida; one from southeastern Brazil and a second from the northern coastal area of Brazil.  These two types are now extensively hybridized in the state.

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