Nutmeg

Title:	Nutmeg
Author:	Hodge, W.
Abstract:	A picture of a bunch of Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) on a branch. Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree, roughly egg-shaped and about 20 mm to 30 mm (1 inch) long and 15 mm to 18 mm (¾ inch) wide, and weighing between 5 g and 10 g (¼ ounce and ½ ounce) dried, while mace is the dried "lacy" reddish covering or arillus of the seed. This is the only tropical fruit that is the source of two different spices.
Description:	Colour; Coloured; Style: Portrait; Other: Unbordered, Undivided
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/2139/5009
Date:	2009-07-21