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Marigold pepper
Piper marginatum

Family: Piperaceae


What it is like

A shrub.

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

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, French Guiana, Panama, South America, Suriname


How it is used for food

Leaves used for tea. The fruit are used as a spice.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit - spice


How it is grown


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