Cinnamomum Cassia (Noun)
Meaning
Chinese tree with aromatic bark; yields a less desirable cinnamon than Ceylon cinnamon.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cinnamomum cassia is a Chinese tree with aromatic bark that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cooking.
- The spice commonly referred to as cinnamon in the United States is usually derived from the bark of the cinnamomum cassia tree.
- Cinnamomum cassia is often used as a substitute for Ceylon cinnamon due to its lower cost and wider availability.
- The bark of the cinnamomum cassia tree contains a higher concentration of coumarin, which can be toxic in large quantities.
- Cinnamomum cassia is also known as Chinese cinnamon or cassia, and is commonly used in Chinese cuisine and herbal remedies.