Cloves

Listing ID #802792

We are offering cloves.cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family myrtaceae, syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the maluku islands in indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice.
The clove tree is an evergreen that grows up to 8–12 m tall, with large leaves and sanguine flowers grouped in terminal clusters. The flower buds initially have a pale hue, gradually turn green, then transition to a bright red when ready for harvest. Cloves are harvested at 1.5–2.0 cm long, and consist of a long calyx that terminates in four spreading sepals, and four unopened petals that form a small central ball.
The spice is used in a type of called kretek in indonesia they have been smoked throughout europe, asia, and the united states. In 2009, clove (as well as fruit- and candy-flavored ) were outlawed in the us. containing clove are now classified as cigars when sold in the us