Elettaria Collection

Root and seeds of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton. (Byakuzuku)
5855617 Root and seeds of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton. (Byakuzuku); (add.info.: Root and seeds of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton)

White flowers and leaves of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton. (Byakuzuku)
5855616 White flowers and leaves of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton. (Byakuzuku); (add.info.: White flowers and leaves of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton)

Cardamom tree, seed, pod, Amomum cardamomum
5856569 Cardamom tree, seed, pod, Amomum cardamomum; (add.info.: Cardamom tree, seed, pod, Amomum cardamomum. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum
5856764 Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Leaves, flowers and seed of the cardamom plant, Elettaria cardamomum)

Green cardamon or true cardamon, Elettaria cardamomum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Cardamon and caper plants
Cardamon, Elettaria cardamomum 1, and caper bush, Capparis spinosa 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792

Malabar cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum
Malabar cardamom or ailum, Elettaria cardamomum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Green cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum (Alpinia cardamom). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Green cardamom seeds (Elettaria sp. ), X-ray
Green cardamom seeds (Elettaria sp.), coloured X-ray

White flowers and leaves of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Root and seeds of cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Maton.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Cardamom, Kerala, India

Various spices, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, star anise, Kerala, India

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Discover the enchanting world of Elettaria cardamomum, also known as Green Cardamom or Malabar Cardamom. This aromatic spice, native to India, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family and is often referred to as the 'Queen of Spices'. Cardamom plants bear white flowers and glossy green leaves, while their seeds, encased in a thin pod, are prized for their pungent, sweet, and slightly minty flavor. Cardamom seeds, with their unique elongated shape, are commonly used in various cuisines around the world, adding depth and complexity to dishes. In Kerala, India, Cardamom is a staple spice, often paired with cloves, cinnamon, pepper, and star anise. X-ray imaging reveals the intricate structure of the Cardamom pod, housing the precious seeds. The root system of the Cardamom plant is equally fascinating, providing essential nutrients for the plant's growth. Caper plants and Cardamom share similar growing conditions, thriving in tropical climates. Both spices have a rich, complex flavor profile and are essential ingredients in many culinary traditions. Experience the exotic aroma and taste of Cardamom, and elevate your dishes to new heights.