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PEPPER PLANT [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horticulture
  • Spices and Condiments
DEF

A woody vine with spicate flowers that is widely cultivated in the tropics for its red berries from which black pepper and white pepper are prepared.

CONT

The pepper plant is native of the equatorial forests of the India ... it is a perennial vine that takes about 8 years to reach maturity, and in good conditions it will continue to fruit for up to 20 years.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Horticulture
  • Épices et condiments
DEF

Arbuste grimpant (pipéracées), à petites baies rouges à maturité, qui pousse dans les régions tropicales. Les baies sont consommées comme épice.

CONT

Le poivrier est une plante à enracinement relativement peu profond puisque la plus grande partie du système souterrain est comprise entre 30 et 60 cm de profondeur seulement.

Spanish

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