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Monkey Pepper
Xylopia aromatica
Strangely shaped fruit with numerous small lobes, arranged in a sort of cluster. Skin is light green, with red pulp which surrounds black seeds. The seeds have a taste and smell much like black pepper.
Description
Small tree to 20ft.
Hardiness
N/A
Growing Environment
N/A
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
Seeds are used as a black pepper substitute in cooking.
Native Range
Native to scrub-land regions of Brazil.
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