Myristica womersleyi
Family: Myristicaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows up to 27 m tall. It has a rusty covering on the twigs. The leaves are oblong and 14-20 cm long by 6-9 cm wide. They have brown hairs underneath. The leaf stalk is 1.3 cm long. The fruit is round and 6-9 cm across. It has brown hairs. The seed is round and 5 cm across. It has a strong smell.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in Papua New Guinea between 800-2300 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
The nut has possible uses as a spice.
Edible parts
Seeds, spice