Elettaria - Cardamom
Stock photos of Cardamom (plants of the genus Elettaria), a group of 4 evergreen perennials with sturdy rhizomes, large leaves on cane-like stems and erect flowerheads of interestingly marked or coloured flowers. All parts of the plant are aromatic and the genus is best known for Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), which is cultivated for the spices made from its seeds and oil. These are essential ingredients in Indian and Asian cooking. It is also an attractive plant well worth cultivating as an ornamental alone
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