Tag Archives: Myristica globosa

The hidden anatomical diversity of tropical woods

Prof. Susan Laurance from James Cook University has set up a rainfall exclusion experiment at the Daintree Rainforest Observatory – a location where Australia’s premium lowland tropical rainforest still predominate. Prof. Susan is studying the effect of drought on tropical … Continue reading

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Myristica globosa (Myristicaceae)

Most people are acquainted with the nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) but probably few people in Far North Queensland know that right around them there grows native nutmeg trees. Was very pleased to see a species of Myristica fruiting in Cairns. From … Continue reading

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