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Description
Nutmeg is the seed of Myristica fragrans,
an evergreen tree native to the Molucca
Islands. Interestingly, the tree produces
both Nutmeg and mace, and grows up to 60
feet tall. Although the tree takes seven
years to bear fruit, it may produce until
the 90th year. Both spices come from the
tree’s fruit, which splits into a scarlet
outer membrane, mace, and an inner brown
seed, Nutmeg.
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