Cloves are a spice that comes from the dried flower buds of the clove tree. They are reddish-brown in color, nail-shaped, and have a strong aroma. Cloves are used in many cuisines and spice blends. 
Product description
Appearance: Reddish-brown, nail-shaped, and tapered at one end 
Flavor: Sweet, pungent, warming, medicinal, and numbing 
Uses: In stews, marinades, mulled wine, desserts, and spice blends 
Storage: In a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark, and dry place 
Other information
Cloves are native to Asia and are commercially harvested in Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Pakistan, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania 
Cloves are one of the most expensive and sought after spices in history 
Cloves have been used in Indian Ayurveda and Chinese medicine 
Cloves have local anesthetic properties and have been used in dentistry 
Cloves may cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, or an allergic reaction on the skin 
Cloves may increase the chance of bleeding or increase the body's response to warfarin