Talk:Cinnamon/DraftCinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice made from the inner bark of plants of the genus Cinnamomum, which is associated with a characteristic aroma and flavor. Some cinnamon is used medicinally.

An oil can be extracted from cinnamon.

Different regions have preferred cinnamon from different species of plant.

Plants From Which Cinnamon Is Derived
 Cinnamomum zeylanicum (verum)  Cinnamomum cassia  

Plants Which Are Used Culinarily Or For Aroma
It has not been established by these editors that something considered cinnamon can be derived from these.   Cinnamomum camphora   Cinnamomum burmannii   Cinnamomum tamala (Malabathrum)   Cinnamomum parthenoxylon   Cinnamomum oliveri </li> <li> Cinnamomum loureiroi </li> </ul>

Cited Work Bibliography
Encyclopaedia Britannica; 11th Edition; published 1911