Betel nut
The seeds of the areca palm are known as betel nuts. They are chewed in some parts of the world and have a mild stimulant effect. However, chewing them is linked to the development of certain kinds of cancer.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 27/2001/1
- Collection Class
- Plants
- Collector Excavator
- Palmer, A E
- Common Name
- betel nut
- Simple Name
- fruit
