Elettaria cardamomum (False Ginger/Cardamom)

Elettaria cardamomum, also known as False Ginger or Cardamom, is a perennial plant that belongs to the ginger family. It is native to tropical regions of India and has been cultivated for its aromatic seeds, which are used as a popular spice. False Ginger/Cardamom has tall, upright stems with lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, pale green flowers. It can reach a height of 2-4 feet and has a spread of about 2-3 feet.