Guinea pepper is the name for several unrelated pepper-like spices traded from the general region of West Africa: ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinea_pepper
(from the article `Magnoliales`) ...Africa for masts, boat paddles, and rudders. It has been described as termite-proof and, accordingly, is used for house posts and beams. The dried ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/g/80