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Saigon cassia, Saigon cinnamon
Cinnamomum loureirii

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A tree.

There are 100 Cassia species. This group has been revised to a smaller more consistent group. Also as Caesalpinaceae. Not in The Plant List.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam


How it is used for food

The bark is used as a poor cinnamon substitute.

Edible parts

Bark - flavour, spice


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

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