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Piper flavifructum

Family: Piperaceae


What it is like

A straggling shrub. The leaves are oval at the base and taper to the tip. They are 7-13 cm long by 11-16 cm wide. The fruit are 20 mm long by 50 mm wide. They are in loose groups. The fruit are yellow berries that are pear shaped.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea


How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is sweet and the seeds are bitter.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - spice


How it is grown


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