nutmeg tree
Tropical aromatic plant
The nutmeg tree is a tropical evergreen native to Indonesia, cultivated for its aromatic seeds.
The seed yields two spices: nutmeg from the kernel and mace from the lacy covering around it.
Nutmeg trees take seven years to bear fruit.
- maceBludgeon with flanged head
- spicePlant-derived food flavoring
- spice tradeHistorical exchange of aromatics
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- tropical hardwoodDense lumber from equatorial forests
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