L. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, known as a peppercorn, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. When fresh and...
Black pepper is botanically known as Piper nigrum and the peppercorns are the spice of the flowering vine pepper plant. ... Black peppercorns are small berries
White peppercorns are fully-ripened fruits (berries) that are sun-dried after their red outer skin is removed. Gourmet cooks often prefer white pepper over black to flavor white sauces and other...