The term "mari plant" most commonly refers to Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), a climbing plant from the Piperaceae family. It is a key ingredient in the spice black pepper, with its dried berries used for its sharp taste and aroma. The plant is characterized by its stout climbing stems, leathery, dark green leaves, and clusters of flowers and berries, which turn red when ripe before being dried to form the black pepper spice