Black Cardamom, also known as Indian cardamom, greater cardamom or Nepal cardamom. This spice is often called the "Queen of Spices". It is a unique spice and traditional healing herb from the ginger family. The herbaceous perennial grows in clusters with white flowers that bloom close to the ground in the dense tropical forests throughout Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Southern China. The flowers ripen into thick, large rough fruit pods. It is quite different from its cousin. green cardamom in flavor, appearance and uses. Black cardamom has a smoky and camphor-like flavor from its drying process over and open flame.