Q.

Clove, the commonly used spice,is obtained from the -

A. root
B. stem
C. flower bud
D. fruit
Answer» C. flower bud
Explanation: Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygum aromaticum. Cloves are native to the Maluku islands in Indonesia and used as a spice in cuisines all over the world. The English name derives from Latin clavus 'nail' (also the origin of French clou and Spanish clavo, 'nail') as thebuds vaguely resemble small irregular nails in shape.
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