SPICES 



13.: 



Fig. 130, I. — Cinnamon {Ciivnamovinm zejjlanicum. Laurel Family, Laura- 

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

 ing about 10 ni. 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. 



Fio. 130, IL — Cinnamon. 

 Fig. 130. 111. — Cinnamon. 



Flower complete, ami cut vcrtit. 

 Floral diagram. (Baiilon.) 



ally. (Baillon.) 



