Myristica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Myristica |
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Myristica fragrans | |
Scientific classification | |
Genus: | Magnoliophyta |
Genus: | Magnoliopsida |
Genus: | Magnoliales |
Family: | Myristicaceae |
Genus: | Myristica Gronov. |
Species | |
>150 |
Myristica is a genus of plants in the Myristicaceae family. It has 150+ species, mostly in Asia, Australia, and the western Pacific. The most well-known species is Myristica fragrans, which produces nutmeg and mace.
See also
In Spanish: Nuez moscada para niños
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