Betel leaf (Piper sermentosum)
Betel leaf (Piper sermentosum) The plant can grow to 60cm tall, with large glossy leaves. It is a hardy perennial which has medicinal and culinary uses. The leaves have a mild pungent flavour, and are used raw, and cooked. A traditional way of preparing the leaves is as a wrapping for spiced minced meat and …
