Amomum

Amomum is a genus of plant, including several types of Cardamom--especially Black Cardamom--in the order Zingiberales. Plants of this genus are remarkable for their pungency and aromatic properties.

Among ancient writers, the name amomum was ascribed to various odoriferous plants that cannot be positively identified today.

Species

• A. subulatum (black cardamom)
• Amomum compactum (Siam cardamom}
• Amomum dealbatum

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