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Which Myrtales plant produces the spice known as clove?

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common myrtle — Myrtales Common myrtle (*Myrtus communis*).

The spice known as clove is produced by the clove tree, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum.1

This plant belongs to the family Myrtaceae, which is a member of the order Myrtales. The spice itself consists of the tree's small, dried, reddish-brown flower buds.12