A Bottle of Nutmegs with their Leaves, in Spirits, from Batavia

Object Status:

Unlocated

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 46

Notes:

Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica.

Specimen Type:

Dead/preserved

Current Common Name:

Fragrant nutmeg; true nutmeg

Current Scientific Name

Myristica fragrans