What is another word for pepper vine?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛpə vˈa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Pepper vine, also known as Piper nigrum, is a flowering vine that is commonly cultivated for its fruits, which are used as a spice. There are several synonyms for this term including black pepper, white pepper, green pepper and red pepper. Each of these names is used to describe a different form of the pepper vine. Black pepper is the most widely used variety and is dried and ground to produce the most common form of the spice. White pepper is made by removing the outer layer of the seed, while green pepper is harvested before turning black and red pepper is made from the ripe fruit. Regardless of the form, the flavor of all peppers comes from the pungent compound called piperine.
