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1, twig with male flowers; 2, ripe pendulous fruit opening; 3, fruit after removal of one-half of the penicarp, showing the dark brown seed surrounded by the ruptured arillus; 4, kernel freed from the seed-coat.

Myristica Fragrans

1, twig with male flowers; 2, ripe pendulous fruit opening; 3, fruit after removal of one-half of the…

The nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree cultivated for its spice. Nutmeg is derived from the seed, while another spice mace is derived from the seed covering just below the husk.

Nutmeg

The nutmeg is a tropical evergreen tree cultivated for its spice. Nutmeg is derived from the seed, while…

"Myristica fragrans. 1. a flower; 2. a column of stamens; 3. a section of a female showing the ovary and ovule; 4. a section of a nutmeg with the embryo at the base of the albumen." -Lindley, 1853

Nutmeg

"Myristica fragrans. 1. a flower; 2. a column of stamens; 3. a section of a female showing the ovary…

Nutmeg is the common name of <i>myristica fragrans</i>. Illustrated are the upper sprays from the staminate tree.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is the common name of myristica fragrans. Illustrated are the upper sprays from the staminate…

Illustrated are the seeds of the nutmeg tree which are used in commerce. The upper specimens show the aril or mace. The lower specimens show the nut after the mace is removed.

Nutmegs

Illustrated are the seeds of the nutmeg tree which are used in commerce. The upper specimens show the…