Species record / Myristicaceae
Myristica fragrans
Nutmeg · Pokok pala
A closer look
The nutmeg tree bears fruits containing a seed and a red, lacy aril. Cultivation guidance includes moderate water and well-drained soil in a tropical climate.
- Family
- Myristicaceae
- Genus
- Myristica
- Regional context
- Native to Maluku; cultivated beyond its native range
- Record type
- Curated botanical reference
Botanical source: NParks .
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Ramesh NG · CC-BY-SA . The image was resized for this guide and may be cropped by its display frame. Read the complete credit and licence record .
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