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Dubili
Piper malamiris

Family: Piperaceae


What it is like

A climber or shrub. The leaves are oval. They have 5 veins.

There are between 1000-2000 Piper species. They are mostly in the tropics.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Northeastern India, Sri Lanka


How it is used for food

The leaves are chewed as a masticatory with betel. They are also cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

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