Friday, November 2, 2007

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum
Native to Indonesia

Small, oblong fruit with little pulp, similar to the java plum. The dried flower buds of this tree are the cloves of commerce. All parts of the tree are highly aromatic.

Fruits are not eaten. Dried flower buds are used as a spice, and medicinally for countless things.

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