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
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