SPICES 



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Fiu. 130, I. — Cinnamon {Cinnamomum. zexjlanicum. Laurel Family, Laura- 

 cece). Leafy branch with flowers and fruit. (Baillon.) — A tree attain- 

 ing about 10 m. with thick rough bark, and young branches prettily 

 specl-ded with dark green and light orange; leaves leathery, shining, 

 evergreen; flowers whitish, of disagrecaljle 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. 



Ficj. 130, II. — Cinnamon. Flower complete, and cut vertically. (Baillon.) 

 Fig. 130, III. — Cinnamon. Floral diagram. (Baillon.) 



