Areca catechu is a species of palm which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of East Africa.Chewing the mixture of areca nut and betel leaf constitutes an important and popular cultural activity in many South Asian countries.

Stock photo: Areca catechu is a species of palm which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of East Africa.Chewing the mixture of areca nut and betel leaf constitutes an important and popular cultural activity in many South Asian countries. was taken by anjaleetha .