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Identify the botanical name of nutmeg?
Identify the botanical name of nutmeg?
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Remember that botanical names are usually in Latin and consist of the genus followed by the species.
Updated On: May 6, 2025
- \( Alpinia officinarum \)
- \( Myristica fragrans \)
- \( Coriandrum sativum \)
- \( Foeniculum vulgare \)
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The botanical name of nutmeg is *Myristica fragrans*. It belongs to the family Myristicaceae. Nutmeg is the seed spice obtained from this aromatic evergreen tree.
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