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Cinnamomum cassia
Also called Laurel Family, Bay Family, Laurel
Cinnamomum cassia, Chinese cassia or cassia cinnamon, is an evergreen tree from southern China, grown across South and Southeast Asia mainly for its aromatic bark used as a spice. Note the entry title says Laurels, family Lauraceae; this profile covers the species, which grows large and suits warm climates rather than typical houseplant care.
Cinnamomum cassia, called Chinese cassia, cassia cinnamon, or Chinese cinnamon, is an evergreen tree originating in southern China and widely cultivated there and elsewhere in South and Southeast Asia. It is one of several species of Cinnamomum used primarily for its aromatic bark, which is used as a spice. The buds are also used as a spice, especially in India, and were used by the ancient Romans.
Selasian Wood · Cinnamon · Camphora bodinieri · Padang cassia · Camphora officinarum · Wild Cinnamon · Saigon cinnamon · Cinnamomum malabatrum · Turougwi · Camphora septentrionalis · Indian bark · Cinnamomum tenuifolium
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