Myristicaceae stamens. However, "Myristica" is probably pollinated by true ants, a case of myrmecophily. A few New Guinea "Myristica" species have evolved hollow stem swellings in which ants reside. This facilitates a mutualistic relationship known as myrmecophily, and is similar to that of "Cecropia". The most important products of the family by far are the nutmeg and mace spices, both respectively derived from the seed and aril of "Myristica fragrans", a tree native to the Moluccas. A hallucinogenic snuff (containing a derivative of tryptamine) that is used by certain Amazonian tribes is obtained from the bark of "Virola elongata" and other
The Mistress of Spices go sour in her relationships with her other customers. Haroun gets in an accident, Geeta's family situation does not improve, Jagjit falls in with the wrong crowd at school, and Kwesi's girlfriend breaks up with him. Doug comes to meet her that night and sadly tells her that his Native American-born mother had died. Tilo recognizes that the source of these misfortunes is due to her breaking the rules fit for a Mistress. The First Mother comes to her in a vision and scolds her for choosing Doug over the Spices. She vows that she will return to India, and