Virola guatemalense

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Virola guatemalense is a species of evergreen tree belonging to the Myristicaceae family, commonly known as the nutmeg family. This tree is native to Central America and can grow up to 30 meters (100 feet) tall.1

The wood of Virola guatemalense is pale to reddish-brown and is used for lumber. The seeds of this tree have various uses, including flavoring and in the manufacture of candles. Additionally, its young branches are utilized as eggbeaters. The genus Virola itself contains about 38 species, many of which provide lumber for local use.21

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…Central American tree known as Virola guatemalense produces seeds used in flavouring and in the manufacture of candles; the whorled young branches are utilized as eggbeaters. Many of the approximately 38 species of the genus Virola provide lumber for local use.
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…Central American tree known as Virola guatemalense produces seeds used in flavouring and in the manufacture of candles; the whorled young branches are utilized as eggbeaters. Many of the approximately 38 species of the genus Virola provide lumber for local use.
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