Cinnamomum massoia
Schewe
Massoia bark
Lauraceae Edible: Bark - spice
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Description
A tropical tree in the Lauraceae family with aromatic bark that resembles cloves.
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Edible Uses
The bark is used as a spice for flavouring.
Traditional Uses
The bark has a clove like aroma and is used for flavouring.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
New Guinea,
Notes
An illegitimate name.
References (2)
- Brown, D., 2002, The Royal Horticultural Society encyclopedia of Herbs and their uses. DK Books. p 169
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 102
