HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are cloves?
A
Dried flowers used as a medicine and spice
B
Dried flower buds used as a medicine and spice
C
Dried fruits used as a medicine and spice
D
Dried stem used as a medicine and spice
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -aromaticum is commonly known as cloves and has a wide range of uses in both medicine and cooking. Cloves are the flower buds of the S. aromaticum tree, a member of the Myrtaceae family. In general, cloves are harvested in India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and are used as a spice all over the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -People often include ground cloves in spice mixes and whole cloves in recipes to add depth and flavor to a wide variety of foods. These small dark brown pods are used to spice up curries, season meats, enrich sauces like Worcestershire sauce, and even flavor spiced baked goods.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cloves are the dried, unopened, nail-shaped flower buds of the evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum. The name “clove” derives from the Latin word for nail, clavus (because of its shape).

Detailed explanation-4: -Option C) Cloves are the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree native to eastern Indonesia. Cloves are a versatile spice that can be used in drinks and in both sweet and savoury dishes.

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