Nutmeg

The nutmeg tree is evergreen, with oblong egg-shaped leaves and small, bell-like light yellow flowers that give off a distinct aroma when in bloom. The fruit is light yellow with red and green markings, resembling an apricot or a large plum Mace is a form of spice made from the waxy red covering which covers nutmeg seeds The Nutmeg tree is important for two spices derived from the fruit, Nutmeg and Mace. Mace is a strong aromatic, resinous and warm in taste. It is similar to nutmeg; however, it generally has a finer aroma than nutmeg. Mace is the ground outer covering (Aril) of the nutmeg seed.