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Piper griffithii

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Piperaceae Edible: Leaves, Seeds

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Description

A subtropical climbing vine in the Piperaceae family with rough, heart-shaped leaves at the base.

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Edible Uses

The leaves and seeds are edible. The dry seeds are used as a spice.

Traditional Uses

The dry seeds are used as a spice.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Indochina, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Vietnam,

Also Known As

Kobin-rang, Michi ha singri, Rambhale, Randhale, Tieu griffith

References (2)

  • Gangwar, A. K. & Ramakrishnan, P. S., 1990, Ethnobotanical Notes on Some Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, Northeastern India. Economic Botany, Vol. 44, No. 1 pp. 94-105
  • Medhi, P., Sarma, A and Borthakur, S. K., 2014, Wild edible plants from the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India. Pleione 8(1): 133-148

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