Elettaria cardamomum
Also known as cardamom
species of plant
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Elettaria cardamomum is a plant species that produces cardamom, a spice used in cooking and traditional medicine around the world. The plant is economically important in regions where it's cultivated, particularly in South Asia, making it a significant crop for trade and local livelihoods.
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Species
Elettaria cardamomum
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassLiliopsida
- OrderZingiberales
- FamilyZingiberaceae
Native toIndia
General: Geography and distribution Elettaria cardamomum
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Elettaria cardamomum, commonly known as green cardamom or true cardamom, is a herbaceous, perennial plant in the ginger family, native to southern India. It is the most common of the species whose seeds are used as a spice called cardamom that has a strong aroma used in both savory and sweet cooking. It is cultivated widely in tropical regions and reportedly naturalized in Réunion, Indochina, and Costa Rica.
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