Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Piper methysticum
Collector Name:
Michael J. Balick
Collection Date:
August 17, 2000
Determiner:
! D. Lorence 4/05
Observers:
Petring Albert, Daniel Balick, Roberta Lee
Plant Description:
Shrub to 2m; inflorescence yellow. N.V. sakau [Pohnpeian].
Ethnobotanical Notes:
Roots: Beverage. Use to make local psychoactive drink. Pound lateral roots, put in press made of Hibiscus stem, squeeze into coconut shell cup. Drink.
Date of Last Update:
April 17, 2024
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