Question

Clove is a/an
A) Flower bud
B) Axillary bud
C) Thalamus
D) Ovule

Answer 1

Hint: It is an aromatic part of an evergreen tree called Syzygium aromaticum.

Complete Answer:
- Clove is a common flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and is used as a flavour in other products such as soaps, toothpaste, and cosmetics.
- When used as a food product, clove is not likely to produce health benefits or side effects. When used as a medicinal product, clove may produce both desired and unwanted effects on the body.

Now, let us find the solution from the options-
- Cloves are a spice made of the Syzygium aromaticum flower buds.
- Cloves are the flower buds of a tree in the Myrtaceae family.
- Clove flower buds are collected and then dried at their immature state.
- Whole cloves are formed like a short, reddish-brown stick with a bulbous top usually about 1 centimetre in length.
- Cloves could be used ground or whole, and its taste and aroma are very strong and pungent.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A) Flower bud.

Note: Clove is present as an aromatic flower when it is grown. The plant itself is cultivated in a variety of regions around the world. It's very well known for its culinary purposes but it also has health benefits. It has a distinct flavour which has made it an enjoyable feature of cuisine from all over the world.