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wild cinnamon
Scientific Name: Canella
Family: Canellaceae
Category: Dicot
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Wild Cinnamon (Canella winterana)
This page explores "wild cinnamon," a term that can refer to several different plants, most notably Canella winterana, also known as wild cinnamon bush.
Considerations for Pets
- Canella winterana leaves, flowers, and fruit emit a spicy cinnamon aroma when crushed.
Considerations for Children
- Canella winterana leaves, flowers, and fruit emit a spicy cinnamon aroma when crushed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Canella winterana
- Common Names: Wild Cinnamon, Wild Cinnamon Bush, Canella alba (West Indian)
- Family: Canellaceae
- Synonyms: Canella
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Florida and tropical America.
- Also found in the West Indies and throughout the Caribbean area, often at the edge or in the middle of coastal forests.
Morphological Characteristics
- A large evergreen shrub or small tree.
- Has white, aromatic bark and leathery leaves.
- Produces small purple to red flowers in terminal cymes.
Quirky Facts
- Although the leaves, flowers, and fruit of Canella winterana have a spicy cinnamon aroma when crushed, they are not recommended for seasoning food.