nutmeg: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Myristica fragrans

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Two glasses of eggnog topped with grated nutmeg are set on a wooden surface, surrounded by whole eggs, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and a sprig of evergreen.

Leaves and fruits of nutmeg

Halved nutmeg fruits display bright red arils, the source of mace, encasing dark seeds, arranged on green leaves.

Several nutmeg fruits split open to reveal vibrant red mace surrounding dark seeds, resting on large green leaves.

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