Black pepper, Piper nigrum, is a climbing perennial plant in the family Piperaceae which is grown for its fruits. The fruits are used to produce black, white and green peppercorns which are commonly used as a spice in cooking. Black pepper may be vining or have bushy, wooden stems.
| Region |
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|
| Season |
Perrenial |
| Sowing |
July, June |
| Harvesting |
March, November |
