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cassia
Scientific Name: Cinnamomum aromaticum
Family: Lauraceae
Category: Dicot
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Cinnamomum cassia: Exploring the Aromatic Bark
Often referred to simply as "cassia," this plant is best known for its bark, which is used as a spice. While often marketed as "cinnamon" in North America, it's typically distinguished from true cinnamon in Europe.
Considerations for Pets
- Cassia bark possesses a strong, aromatic quality that may be of interest to pets.
Considerations for Children
- Cassia buds are small and may be a choking hazard for young children.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Cinnamomum cassia
- Common Names: Chinese cassia, Chinese cinnamon
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Lauraceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Cinnamomum cassia originates from southern China.
- It is widely cultivated in southern and eastern Asia, including:
- India
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Another species, Cinnamomum tamala (Indian cassia), is native to India.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cinnamomum cassia is an evergreen tree.
- Cassia bark is aromatic and similar to cinnamon but differs in strength and quality.
- Indonesian cassia (Cinnamomum burmanni) has a smoother bark.
- Cassia Buds are the unopened flowers of the cassia tree that are picked just before blooming and dried in the sun.