The clove tree, which can grow up to twelve metres tall, thrives in very damp soil.
The clove has been a popular spice for centuries and was introduced to Europe as early as the third century. The plant is native to the Moluccas in Indonesia, but is now cultivated in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Brazil and Madagascar.
Distribution
Moluccas (Indonesia)
Use
spices, cigarettes, medicine for bad breath and toothache, clove oil extracted from the leaves to treat stomach ailments, coughs and skin conditions
