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Hoja Santa Plant Piper Auritum Sacred Leaf Herb
Hoja Santa Plant Piper Auritum Sacred Leaf Herb
Hoja Santa, also commonly known as Mexican Pepperleaf plant, Veracruz Pepper plant, Rootbeer Plant, or False Kava plant, is a hardy perennial herb native to northern South America and Mexico. Its native name means 'Sacred Leaf.' Giant, velvety heart-shaped leaves grow to 10 inches or more in length. Both leaves and flowers are highly aromatic and full of flavor.
Its flavor is complex, with notes of licorice, eucalyptus, sassafras, anise, nutmeg, mint, tarragon, and black pepper. The plant spreads from the tuber and will sprout many shoots. Large, fragrant leaves are used fresh in Mexican cuisine for tamales, wrapping fish or meat, and as an essential ingredient in Mole Verde, the green sauce that originated in the Oaxaca region of Mexico. Fresh Hoja Santa can also be chopped to flavor soups and salads. Fresh leaves are very difficult to find in grocery stores or markets, so growing this hardy plant at home is a great idea.
π Product summary:
- Common names: Mexican Pepperleaf, Veracruz Pepper, Rootbeer Plant, False Kava.
- Type and origin: Hardy perennial herb; native to northern South America and Mexico.
- Sacred Leaf: Native name means "Sacred Leaf." Leaves up to 10" long.
- Aroma and flavor: Leaves and flowers are aromatic; flavors include licorice, mint, black pepper.
- Culinary use and availability: Used fresh for tamales and Mole Verde; fresh leaves hard to find.
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