Tep tieru'to'ch
Cinnamomum tetragonum
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A tree or shrub. It grows 5-15 m tall.
There are about 250 Cinnamomum species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forests in SE Asia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The crushed leaves and bark are used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Leaves, wood