A History of Agriculture in India v2.c77.s3.4

v2.c77.s3.4

'The Supyari, or betel nut, is called in Persian fufal. The tree is graceful and slender, like the cypress. The wind often bends it, so that its crown touches the ground; but it rises up again. There are various kinds. The fruit when eaten raw tastes somewhat like an almond, but gets hard when ripe. It is eaten with betel leaves.