Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Zingiberales Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Elettaria Binomial name Elettaria caramomum Cardamom ( Elettaria cardamomum ) is a pungent aromatic spice belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It is a perennial plant which can grow up to 6-12 feet tall. History Cardamom was first used around 700