Plant Profile: Elettaria cardamomum

Taxonomy: Elettaria cardamomum

Names

Cardamom, Cardamon, Cardamum, Green Cardamom, True Cardamom

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Genus:Elettaria

Species:cardamomum

Family:Zingiberaceae

Green cardamom, the most widely utilized variety of cardamom, belongs to the ginger family. Its seeds and pods are employed to enhance the flavor of various foods and beverages.

Elettaria cardamomum Feature Summary

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Elettaria cardamomum Feature Summary

Elettaria cardamomum Fruit

Elettaria cardamomum: Fruit Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Elettaria cardamomum Leaves

Elettaria cardamomum: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Elettaria cardamomum Stem

Elettaria cardamomum: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Elettaria cardamomum Landscape

Elettaria cardamomum: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden