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Betel nut

 areca, quids

The areca nut,  commonly referred to as betel nut, is the seed of the fruit of the areca palm. Betel nut laid out on white surface

Further reading

  • Betel nut - Alcohol and Drug Foundation

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Updated on 12 October 2020

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