Wild nutmeg
Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum
Family: Myristicaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows 30 m high. The trunk can be 2.5 m across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in most locations in Liberia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Liberia, West Africa
How it is used for food
The aril or fleshy layer around the seed is used to flavour sauces and other dishes. It is a substitute for nutmeg.
Edible parts
Aril, spice