Sissi
Cinnamomum impressinervium
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A tree.
There are about 250 Cinnamomum species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Sikkim it grows between 1,000-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim
How it is used for food
The bark is used as a spice or flavouring. The leaves are used as a substitute to bay leaf.
Edible parts
Bark, spice, fruit, leaves - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kara-way, Karawe, Nak-zik, Sisi, Sissi
Synonyms
Cinnamomum albiflorum Hook.f. & Thomson ex Meisn.; Cinnamomum cacharense R. Parker;