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Wild Nutmeg
Myristica fatua
a.k.a. False Nutmeg, Wild Mace
Smaller than nutmeg, and not as fragrant, the brazilian or false nutmeg is sometimes used much like its well known cousin.
Description
N/A
Hardiness
Unknown, but probably not frost hardy.
Growing Environment
N/A
Propagation
By seeds.
Uses
The dried nuts are arils are used as spices.
Native Range
Native to the Moluccas islands.
Related Species
| Myristicaceae | |||
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Myristica fatua Wild Nutmeg |
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Myristica fragrans Nutmeg |
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