Description
These glossy brown seeds are often used as a pepper substitute, or in brewing or pickling. Their zesty flavor is reminiscent of pepper and has hints of butter, flowers, cardamom and coriander.
Aframomum melegueta is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. This spice, commonly known as ossame, grains of paradise, Melegueta pepper, alligator pepper, Guinea grains, fom wisa, or Guinea.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Scentless Turmeric, Hidden lily |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.75 to 1 feet |
| Flower Colour | Creamy white |
| Bloom Time | August to September |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Scentless Turmericis a small herb with one of the showiest flowers in all Curucuma species. They are large pink. The plant is mainly found in South India. It grows up to a height of 4 ft. The plant goes dormant in November but resurfaces in May from the underground bulbs
Grains of Paradise care
Grow in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in a sandy loam in part shade with constant moisture. Soil should not be allowed to dry out. Intolerant of high heat and humidity. Plant in a somewhat protected location and apply a winter mulch in USDA Zone 5 where it may not be reliably winter hardy.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 24 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Grains of Paradise special feature
Interesting selection for the border front or rock garden.
Grains of Paradise uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose