Piper excelsum

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Other common names

native pepper of New Zealand, pepper tree

Synonyms

Macropiper excelsum

Botanical Details

Family
Piperaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Piper may be shrubs, climbers or small trees. The leaves vary from narrowly-oval to rounded and may have a pungent aroma. The flowers, with no petals or sepals, appear in narrow spikes, followed by single-seeded fruit
Name Status
Correct