| Scientific name | Syzygium aromaticum |
| Appearance | Dried flower buds, dark brown, shaped like small rigid nails |
| Smell | Very aromatic, warm, spicy, with woody and sweet notes |
| Color | Dark brown to black |
| Used parts | Dried flower buds (whole or ground into powder) |
| Origins | Indonesia, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka |
| Toxicity level | Mild (well tolerated in culinary and magical use; essential oil to be used diluted) |

















