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nutmeg
Scientific Name: Myristica fragrans
Family: Myristicaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
Nutmeg is a spice derived from trees in the genus Myristica, with the most important commercial species being Myristica fragrans. Mace is the other spice obtained from the same plant, specifically from the dried lacy membrane around the nutmeg seed.
Considerations for Pets:
- Nutmeg has been used as a deliriant if consumed
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Myristica fragrans
- Common Name: Nutmeg
- Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the text, but the text references the genus level, i.e. Myristica
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to several Indonesian islands, particularly the Moluccas (Spice Islands).
Morphological Characteristics
- Myristica fragrans is described as a large, tropical evergreen tree.
- The fruit contains a large central seed, which is the nutmeg.
Traditional Uses
- Historically, nutmeg has been used as a medicine, narcotic, aphrodisiac, dream enhancer, and inebriant.
Quirky Facts
- In the Middle Ages, nutmeg had a twisted history and was used for a variety of purposes.
- Nutmeg is commonly associated with drinking, particularly in eggnog and other holiday concoctions.
Potential Benefits
- Health benefits, including its ability to relieve pain, soothe indigestion, strengthen cognitive function, and other potential benefits.