African Nutmeg Live Plant (Monodora myristica)

African nutmeg is a deciduous tree with a huge, lush crown; it can grow from 10 - 35 metres tall. The bole can be up to 2 metres in diameter. The tree is particularly valued for its aromatic seed, which is used as a condiment, medicinally, and also to make rosaries and necklaces. Usually harvested from the wild, the seeds are often sold in local markets. The aromatic seeds are ground into a powder then used as a condiment in food, providing a flavour resembling that of nutmeg, It is also a very ornamental tree with its attractive leaves and orchid-like, conspicuous and scented flowers