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Myristica fragrans

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Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain

Overview

Myristica fragrans, commonly known as the nutmeg tree, is an evergreen species indigenous to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. This aromatic tree is economically significant as the primary source of two distinct spices: nutmeg, derived from its seed, and mace, obtained from the seed's aril.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Myristica fragrans — CC BY-SA 4.0
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