| 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: Unknown.
Growing Environment: Unstudied.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Seeds are used as a black pepper substitute in cooking.
Native Range: Native to scrub-land regions of Brazil.