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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;