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One shop word, more than one plantCardamom is not a species.
Cardamom is an English shop word for more than one ginger-family capsule. Green cardamom is Elettaria cardamomum. Black cardamom is Amomum subulatum. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Elakkai · Elettaria cardamomum
Elettaria cardamomum — elakkai, the small pale three-sided capsule.
- Karuppu elakkai · Amomum subulatum
Amomum subulatum — karuppu elakkai, the large smoked capsule.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.