Botanical name: Elettaria cardamomum

Common names: Green Cardamom, True Cardamom, Small Cardamom, Elaichi, Queen of Spices

Short description:

Elettaria cardamomum, commonly known as green cardamom, is a perennial tropical herb belonging to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Native to the evergreen forests of southern India, this aromatic plant features lush green leaves, attractive pale flowers with purple markings, and small green seed pods containing highly fragrant seeds. The pods are widely used as a spice in cooking, baking, tea, and traditional preparations.