Cardamom, True, Elettaria cardamomum

This is the true cardamom plant which gives you the expensive spice, green cardamom. 

Cardamom likes shade and moisture, good drainage and a tropical to subtropical climate. A cardamon plant needs three years to set flowers and fruit. The plants like shade and moisture. An ideal plant for the shady spots in your food forest.

The leaves can also be used for infusion, stocks or sauces.

Cardamon plant also has numerous medicinal properties.