Piper macerispicum

Trel. & Yunck.

Thin spike pepper

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Piper macerispicum
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Piper macerispicum
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Piper macerispicum
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit ?

The fruit is edible.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

How to Identify

A tropical shrub in the Piperaceae family, native to South America including the Amazon region, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Names & Synonyms

Yacame

References (1)
  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 505

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