Madagascar Pepper (Noun)
Meaning
Climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Madagascar pepper is a climber native to the tropical regions of southern India and Sri Lanka, where it grows abundantly in the wild.
- Madagascar pepper berries are initially green but turn dark red when they are fully ripe and ready to be harvested.
- The Madagascar pepper has become naturalized in parts of northern Burma and Assam, where it has spread beyond its original cultivation areas.
- After drying, the Madagascar pepper berries can be used as a spice, similar to conventional peppercorns but with a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Madagascar pepper plants are highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of environments, making them popular among local farmers and gardeners in the region.