Botany - Clove

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)