"Capsicum, a genus of annual, sub-shrubby plants, with a wheel-shaped corolla, projecting and converging stamens, and a many-seeded berry." -Vaughan, 1906

Capsicum

"Capsicum, a genus of annual, sub-shrubby plants, with a wheel-shaped corolla, projecting and converging…

An evergreen vine which attaches itself to the ground like ivy. The betel pepper has larger berries than most peppers. In the East Indies and South Pacific inhabitants consider the betel pepper as a necessity of life, and the leaf, with quicklime and the areca nut is chewed.

Betel pepper

An evergreen vine which attaches itself to the ground like ivy. The betel pepper has larger berries…

A branch of Piper porphyrophyllum. It is generally between 4 and 6 inches in length and consists of rich bronzy-green leaves.

Piper Porphyrophyllum

A branch of Piper porphyrophyllum. It is generally between 4 and 6 inches in length and consists of…