Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L. M. Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts 18: 196 (1939).
Cloves are infrequently encountered in imported potpourri. The four-parted, dark brown dried flower buds, resembling nails, are 5-15 mm long x 3-5 mm wide and heavily scented when crushed. These pieces are usually leftovers from millineries.
Syzygium aromaticum is native to tropical Asia but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.
Myrtaceae
Caryophyllus aromaticus L.