The scientific name of allspice is
herb is
Pimenta dioica. It is also known as Jamaica Pepper. The allspice tree is an evergreen small to medium sized tree. There are frilly flowers that are produced in clusters that become small berries. These small berries ripen into purple-black color that contain one or two large seeds that are used to produce allspice. The leaves and barks of the tree contain the distinctive allspice scent. The allspice tree is native to the rain forests of South and Central America . There are many plantations of allspice in Mexico and Central America. However, the finest allspice comes from Jamaica, as the climate and soil of the country are best for growing allspice. Read more on herb garden.
The berries are dried and look like large brown pepper corns. The unripe berries are harvested and sun dried. When the seeds in them tattle, they are kept in the sun. The dried allspice berries are used whole or ground. They have a pungent aroma that feels like a combination of nutmeg, clove, cinnamon and ginger fragrance. There flavor is warm and a bit pungent with a sweet hint. The flavor contains some peppery overtones. Let is now learn how to grow allspice.
