Allspice is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant. The fruits are picked when green and unripe, and are traditionally dried in the sun. When dry, they are brown and resemble large, smooth …

A member of the myrtle family, allspice was first discovered in 1509, and was named pimento, or pimiento, after peppercorns, which is what the dried berries that the tree is cultivated for, look …

Oct 12, 2023 · The allspice tree is a lovely tree on its own and provides dried berries that make everyone’s favorite fall flavor: allspice. The tree is the only spice crop grown exclusively in the …

Nov 1, 2025 · Allspice is a tropical evergreen tree of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). Its berries are the source of a highly aromatic spice. The plant is native to the West Indies and Central …

Allspice, or Pimenta dioica, is a tropical evergreen tree from the myrtle family. Native to the West Indies and Central America, it can grow up to 12 metres tall. Its thin, greyish bark peels in …

Allspice is used for pickling, in baking, and its oils are used in a range of products. But did you know allspice comes from a tree known for its aromatic tendencies and pretty white blooms set …

Jul 12, 2022 · Allspice trees, Pimenta dioica, are attractive, mid-sized evergreens that can produce the small, aromatic allspice berry, which is frequently ground and used as a spice for …