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Edible : Stem

A slender vine. The stem is 2 cm across. The leaves are 8-12 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. The leaf stalk is 1-1.5 cm long. The flowers are opposite the leaves. The flowering shoots are 7-9 cm long.

Distribution It is a tropical plant. In north Australia it grows from sea level to 750 m above sea level

Other Names :

Sakhan, Chili wood, 

Piper interruptum var. multinervum C. DC.;

Possibly Piper triandrum F. Muell.;

The stem is used as a flavouring. It is very spicy, with peppery and chilli tones,

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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