Piper dilatatum

Family: Piperaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows about 2 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

St. Vincent and Grenadines, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are occasionally used as a pepper substitute.

Edible parts

Fruit - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Several.