Betel leaves in a bowl.

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Betel leaves. The chew of betel (dahat-vita) is mostly for consumption after meals, and consists of betel leaves, arecanut, and certain other items like cloves, nutmeg, cardamons, etc. which give a pleasant smell and a pungent taste when chewed. Dickwella, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia.

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Location: Tangalle, Sydprovinsen, Sri Lanka
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