Piper nigrum L.
Black Pepper
Climbing shrub grow up to 8-10 m tall leaves ovate to ovate-oblong
Soil: Slightly acidic to neutral Light sandy, medium loamy and heavy clay soils Provide plant with well-drained soil rich in organic matter
used as spices in cooking as well as traditional medicine . The pungent fruits, known as peppercorns, are dried, ground into a powder known as black pepper, and used as a condiment. A hot flavour. The globose, red fruit is 4 - 6mm in diameter. A milder flavoured spice, known as white pepper, can be obtained if the outer coverings of the fruit are removed. Unripe green fruits are pickled in vinegar and used as a relish
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