Nutmeg

Nutmeg - Photo by kaythaney

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