Berbere sometimes encompasses herbs and spices that are less well known internationally. These include both cultivated plants and those that grow wild in Ethiopia, such as korarima (Aframomum corrorima).[6]
^Bernard Roussel and François Verdeaux (April 6–10, 2003).
"Natural patrimony and local communities in ethiopia: geographical advantages and limitations of a system of indications"(PDF). 29th Annual Spring Symposium of Centre for African Studies. Archived from
the original(PDF) on 2006-11-26. This Zingiberaceae, Aframomum corrorima (Braun) Jansen, is gathered in forests, and also grown in gardens. It is a basic spice in Ethiopia, used to flavor coffee and as an ingredient in various widely used condiments (berbere, mitmita, awaze, among others).