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they are 2 completely different spices
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Nutmeg is the actual seed of the Myristica (a genus of evergreen tree)indigenous to tropical southeast Asia. Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, native to Indonesia. Fresh nutmeg is generally a sweeter, lighter spice, while cloves are very strong, pungent flavor and used sparingly.
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One smells better than the other...;)
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Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum, syn. Eugenia aromaticum or Eugenia caryophyllata) are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Indonesia and used as a spice in cuisine all over the world. The name derives from French clou, a nail, as the buds vaguely resemble small irregular nails in shape. Cloves are harvested primarily in Zanzibar, Indonesia and Madagascar; it is also grown in Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clove The nutmegs Myristica are a genus of evergreen trees indigenous to tropical southeast Asia and Australasia. They are important for two spices derived from the fruit, nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree, roughly egg-shaped and about 20–30 mm long and 15–18 mm wide, and weighing between 5 and 10 grams dried. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutmeg So, in summary, cloves are the dried flowers of the syzigium aromaticum and nutmeg is the seed/pit of the myristica. Both are considered spices in cooking, although they both have other uses, such as essential oils for fragrances, massage oils, etc.
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