The Elettaria cardamomum, an Indian herb.

The seed of E. cardamomum, used as a medicine and spice, especially in curry powder.

The seeds or seed capsules of the Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice, especially as a substitute for black pepper and in flavoring alcoholic beverages.

The Aframomum melegueta itself, a herbaceous perennial plant native to the swamps of the West African coast.