Is African Nutmeg the Same as Nutmeg? Separating the Spices
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African nutmeg, scientifically known as *Monodora myristica*, is not the same as true nutmeg, which comes from the tree *Myristica fragrans*. Despite sharing a common name, these two spices originate from entirely different botanical families and offer distinct flavor profiles for culinary use.
