They grow best in the tropics and near the sea. This plant requires
atleast 60mm of rainfall per year and harvesting is done in dry season.
They are picked up by hands and dried on the palm mats.
Whole clove is used
Cloves are highly aromatic in flavor and sometimes full clove is used,
and some may ground it to add as spice.
It should be stored in tight containers so as to maintain its aroma.