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Clove tree – Syzygium aromaticum

Clove tree is a evergreen tree , 20 m in ehight , it has soft grey bark and dark green ovate leaves with shiny , leathery texture. At the beginning of the rainy season fragrant, green buds appear at the end of the branches. They gradually turn red and if left unpicked, develop into pink or crimson flowers.

Clove tree is a tender tropical true which should be grown in fertile soil and require high humidity and minimum temperatures of 15-18 degrees centigrade. Propagated by seeds or cuttings. The cloves are harvested when the tree is 6-8 years old. The crop can be sporadic one year heavy and the next light. Cloves are usually hand picked to avoid damage to the branches which would jeopardize subsequent crops.

Cloves have digestive properties, help relieve nausea, control omoiting and prevent intestinal worms and parasites. Oil of cloves is still used as a dental antiseptic and analgesic. A cotton bud soaked in oil fo cloves and applied directly to the tooth will ease toothache.

Cloves are widely used as a spice in whole or ground form to add flaour to curries, pickles,chutneys and meat dishes. The clove tree is also used in baked apples, applie pie, deserts and cakes and for making mulled wine.