Elettaria cardamomum Images
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Green cardamom seedpods
Photograph by: Thamizhpparithi Maari
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Seedpods opened to reveal seeds
Photograph by: Didier Descouens
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Growing plant in a spice and herbal Garden in Palapathwela, Sri Lanka
Photograph by: Cherubino
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Flowers are produced near the base of the plant
Photograph by: B.navez
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Close-up of the flowers
Photograph by: Not known
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Developing seedpods
Photograph by: AmonHeijne
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Black and green cardamom. The green is used in both savoury and sweet preparations, the black usually only for savoury dishes
Photograph by: Leslie Seaton
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Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
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