A mature root beer or hoja santa plant (Piper auritum) with bright green, broad leaves, growing in a field. - Jon Benedictus/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

This Aug. 6 brings cheer to a classic as National Root Beer Float Day returns with fizzy nostalgia, drawing attention to one of America’s most ... Read more The post Cheers to the classic: National ...

AUSTIN (KXAN)– Of course root beer doesn’t grow on trees, but this plant comes pretty close. Piper Sanctum is part of the Holy plant family. It is a tropical plant from Mexico where it doesn ...