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Ocotea pretiosa

Family: Lauraceae


What it is like

A tree.

There are about 360 Ocotea species. They are mostly in the tropics and warm temperate regions.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Guyana, South America


How it is used for food

The bark is used as a spice like cinnamon.

Edible parts

Bark, spice


How it is grown


Its other names

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