Green cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum) Science Image

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Green cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum). Cardamom belongs to the ginger family of plants (Zingiberaceae). The seeds have a distinctive lemon-like aroma similar to cumin. It is used as a spice to flavour food, especially rice dishes. Both the seeds and the whole pods are used.