Fruits and Spices

The pineapple does not grow on a tree, but in the heart of a plant measuring approximately 1 m high

Many varieties exist in our islands and bear very colorful names. Judge for yourself: “Bonda-à-man-Jacques pepper”, “Cabresse pepper”, “Caribbean pepper,”

Very common in Martinique, this small tree grows there everywhere like the weed, even in the most deprived places. The

Still called Grenadilla, “Passion Fruit” and, by mistake, “Calabash Apple”, the Maracudja is a vigorous liana, which can reach up

Cassava is a shrub with gnarled stems and tuberous roots, from the Euphorbiaceae family, of the genus Manihot (from the

Ginger is originally from India. Belonging to the Zingiberaceae family which are generally herbs with tall leafy stems and horizontal

Vanillier is a liana, from the Orchidaceae family, whose pods, after a certain preparation, constitute either Vanilla or Vanillon, depending

Named “Mabi” by the Caribbean, the Sweet Potato is a creeping herbaceous plant of the Convolvulaceae family; like Cassava, it