Mace and Nutmeg - Photo by katerha
The nutmeg tree is cultivated for its fruits which are used for two different spices: nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg is the seed of the tree, while mace is the reddish aril, a lace-like covering of the seed.
Names
Scientific
Myristica fragrans
English
Mace
Nutmeg
Dutch
Foelie
Muskaatboom
Nootmuskaat
Spanish
Nuez moscada
French
Muscadier
Noix de muscade
German
Muskatnuss
Muskatnussbaum
Italian
Macis
Noce moscata
Taxonomy
Order
Magnoliales
Family
Myristicaceae
Genus
Myristica
Species
Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg)
Crop categories
Minor crops
Nuts
Spices
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops
Pictures
Nutmeg - Photo by TooFarNorth
Nutmeg - Photo by exfordy
Nutmeg - Photo by dnfisher
Nutmeg - Photo by kaythaney
Nutmeg - Photo by ciamabue
Nutmeg and Mace - Photo by Giselleai
Nutmeg and Mace - Photo by Lee Coursey