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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…

The kernel of the fruit of various trees, especially that of the nutmeg tree. The fruit is an edible drupe of a yellowish color, about two inches in diameter, and when mature it splits into halves, exposing a single seed.

Nutmeg

The kernel of the fruit of various trees, especially that of the nutmeg tree. The fruit is an edible…

"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…

The nutmeg trees are genus of the evergreen tree. The flowers grown on the nutmeg tree can be used as two spices, nutmeg and mace.

Nutmeg Tree

The nutmeg trees are genus of the evergreen tree. The flowers grown on the nutmeg tree can be used as…

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…