Mexican Pepperleaf (Hoja Santa Root Beer Leaf Plant) - Piper auritum Nepenthes candy-like flavor

candy-like flavor

Mature height: 10-12 feet tall

It may die back to the ground in freezing weather but usually returns during warm weather

but the Malaysian Monster is reaches a massive size

Mexican Pepperleaf (Hoja Santa Root Beer Leaf Plant) - Piper auritum Nepenthes candy-like flavorMexican Pepperleaf is from the pepper family and has leaves that smell and taste like a creamy glass of root beer. Whether you know Mexican Pepperleaf as Root Beer Leaf Plant, hoja santa, yerba santa, anisillo, Vera Cruz pepper or sacred pepper, its native name, "Hoja Santa," means holy leaf. These holy leaves are commonly used in Central and South American cuisine for a peppery root beer flavor with hints of sassafras, licorice, anise, and tarragon.