
Cardamom pods used as a spice primarily come from which plant genus?
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Get StartedCardamom pods used as a spice primarily come from which plant genus?
Options:
- Elettaria
- Amomum
- Zingiber
- Piper
Correct answer: Elettaria
Explanation: Green cardamom is produced by Elettaria cardamomum (family Zingiberaceae); the aromatic pods are harvested from this tropical plant native to South Asia and Sri Lanka.
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