Cinnamon Plant

$150.00

Cinnamomum verum, called true cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, is a small evergreen tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, native to Sri Lanka.The inner bark of several other Cinnamomum species is also used to make cinnamon, but C. verum has a subtler flavor that makes it preferred for certain recipes. C. verum is also an excellent health booster[clarification needed], due to its components that serve as protection against some chronic health conditions

Cinnamomum verum trees are 10–15 metres (30–50 feet) tall. The leaves are ovate-oblong in shape and 7–18 cm (3–7 inches) long. The flowers, which are arranged in panicles, have a greenish color and a distinct odour. The fruit is a purple 1-cm drupe containing a single seed
Order: Laurales
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Cinnamomum
Species: C. verum