SPICES 135 
Fic. 130, I.—Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Laurel Family, Laura- 
cee). Leafy branch with flowers and fruit. (Baillon.)—A tree attain- 
ing about 10 m. with thick rough bark, and young branches prettily 
speckled with dark green and light orange; leaves leathery, shining, 
evergreen; flowers whitish, of disagreeable odor; fruit a white-spotted 
purplish-brown berry. Although volatile oil is found in various parts 
of the plant no odor is perceptible at a short distance. Native home, 
Ceylon, India. 
Fig. 130, II.—Cinnamon. Flower complete, and cut vertically. (Baillon.) 
Fig. 130, I1I.—Cinnamon. Floral diagram. (Baillon.) 
