This listing is for whole hand pick Cloves from Sri Lanka. A clove is the immature flower bud from a tropical tree that tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. These hand-picked buds from Sri Lanka are great quality, fragrant, whole buds that are chosen for higher in essential oil content than other growing regions. The clove or little buds as they are sometimes refered are beautiful additions to any spice pantry Uses: baking, roasts, hot winter toddies, Caribbean and Asian spice rub. Cloves also go especially well meat dishes such as duck and game. Try Slofoodgroup hand pick cloves today, there are sure to not disappoint.