Aframomum mildbraedii
Loes.
African cardamom
Zingiberaceae Edible: Seeds - flavouring
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAframomum mildbraedii is a species of plant in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It was first described by Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener.
Description
A ginger family herb. The leafy shoots are 70-100 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 14-23 cm long by 2.5-4 cm wide. The flowering shoots usually have 3 flowers. The fruit are 6-7 cm long. The seeds are 4 mm long by 2 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The seeds are used as a flavouring, similar to cardamom.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid areas.
Where It Grows
Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Hawaii, Tanzania, Uganda,
