Syzygium aromaticum ෴ කරාබු නැටි
Syzygium aromaticum is the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands (or Moluccas) in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics. Cloves are available throughout the year owing to different harvest seasons across various countries.
- Common Name In Sri Lanka: Clove (කරාබු නැටි)
- Scientific Name: Syzygium aromaticum
- Habitat: Maritime forests in deep, well-drained sandy, acid loams with a pH as low as 4.5.
- Average Height: 8–12 cm
Syzygium aromaticum is part of the catalog of ayurvedic medicinal plants of Sri Lanka.