The Mystery of Allspice: Revealing Its Origins.

Many people are surprised to learn that allspice is not a blend of different spices, but rather the ground-up berries of the Pimenta dioica tree found in tropical parts of the Americas. Allspice is widely used in cuisines around the world and goes by many names, including Jamaica pepper and myrtle pepper. It is called "English spice" in Polish, despite the Brits being known for their bland food.