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Pansit-Pansitan

Peperomia pellucida

Description:

Peperomia pellucida is an annual, shallow-rooted herb, usually growing to a height of about 15 to 45 cm. it is characterized by succulent stems, shiny, heart-shaped, fleshy leaves and tiny, dot-like seeds attached to several fruiting spikes. It has a mustard-like odor when crushed. The family Piperaceae comprises about a dozen genera and around 3000 species. The genus Peperomia represents nearly half of the Piperaceae with the genus Piper making the bulk of the rest.

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Was ID'd by my mom :)

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sebastianmason879
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sebastianmason879

Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines

Spotted on Aug 19, 2013
Submitted on Aug 19, 2013

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