Piper auritum (Root Beer Plant) - Video 1

Botanical name: Piper auritum

Common names: Root Beer Plant, Mexican Pepperleaf, Hoja Santa , Veracruz Pepper, False Kava-Kava, Sacred Pepper

Family: Piperaceae

Origin: Mexico through Colombia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeShadeFull sunRegular waterKeep soil moistInvasive plantSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
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Piper auritum
The leaves are chopped and used for flavoring, as well as used whole, as wrappings for meats, tamales, etc. It can be used for making a root beer-flavoted drink.


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