Piper veraguense (syn. Piper albert-smithii)Piper veraguense (syn. Piper albert smithii) at a glance: Piper veraguense, also circulated as Piper albert smithii, is a rarely seen foliage Piper with matte dark leaves and an unusual peltate to subpeltate attachment that gives the blade a shield like profile. The venation radiates outward from the petiole in a very structured way, creating a calm but botanically distinctive look that differs from marbled or pink veined ornamental forms. The plant