Allspice comes from a tree called Pimenta dioica. The evergreen tree is native to the West Indies, Mexico and Central America. It grows 20 to 40 feet tall and 15 to 25 feet wide. The dried unripe ...

Allspice trees, Pimenta dioica, are pretty trees for the landscape and were the subject of a previous column during the holidays. There were several questions and comments about these trees. Julie ...

Despite what its name may suggest, allspice isn't a mix of spices, but a single spice derived from the unripe berry of the Pimenta dioica Myrtle tree. Allspice has a complex, savory-sweet flavor ...

At a Glance Spices are made from plants that are naturally rich in antioxidants. Antioxidant-rich spices include cloves, allspice, mint leaves, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.Eating an antioxidant-rich ...