Madagascar Clove Nutmeg
Ravensara aromatica
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
The young bark, fruit and leaves have a taste of cloves. The seeds are used as clove nutmegs.
Edible parts
Seeds, leaves, fruit, spice, bark
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ravensara