| Common Name | Allspice | ||||||
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| Botanical Name | Pimenta dioica | ||||||
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DescriptionDeliciously aromatic leaves and seeds used to flavour meats, pickles etc. The flavour of Allspice can best be described as combination of nutmeg / cinnamon / cloves. Traditional Caribbean folk use of the leaves and berries as a remedy for anxiety and indigestion. Rare. A warm climate plant. Allspice is native to Central America and prefers well composted, light to medium, moist, well drained soils in a protected, sunny position. Drought and frost tender. An evergreen tree, growing to 10m x 5m. | |||||||
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