MYRISTICACEAE illustration

Botanical family

Myristicaceae

Nutmeg family

7 species in this family

Aromatic trees with characteristic seed covered by red mace (aril). Flowers dioecious. Includes nutmeg and related spice trees.

  • Leaf arrangement: alternate
  • Leaf type: simple
  • Growth forms: tree
  • Inflorescence: cymose
  • Fruit: berry with aril

Species in MYRISTICACEAE

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