Spice plants

Spice plants are diverse flora whose various parts—including seeds, fruits, roots, bark, and flower buds—are used to add flavor, aroma, and color to food. Common examples include cinnamon (bark), cloves (flower buds), cardamom and black pepper (seeds/fruit), and turmeric and ginger (roots). These plants, often grown in warm regions, have a rich history in global trade, medicine, and cuisine, with specific cultivation and care depending on the plant's needs for sunlight and well-draining soil.