Cinnamon
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Cinnamon
Trichadenotecnum cinnamonum
Cinnamon is a sweet-smelling spice made from the bark of a tree. It is often used in baking to add a warm and cozy flavor to foods like cookies and apple pie.
Appearance
The Cinnamon tree has smooth, pale brown bark and glossy, oval-shaped green leaves. New leaves often emerge with a beautiful reddish tint. Its tiny, yellowish-white flowers grow in clusters, making the tree visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsida
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Egyptians used cinnamon to preserve mummies!
Long ago, cinnamon was sometimes worth more than gold!
Real cinnamon sticks curl tightly when they dry.
The spicy smell comes from special oils in its bark.
Special abilities
Ability
Aromatic Armor
Cinnamon has special oils in its bark that give it a unique smell, which helps protect it from pests.
Ability
Endless Energy
This evergreen tree keeps its green leaves all year, helping it make food through photosynthesis even in dry seasons.
Ability
Regrowth Power
Cinnamon can grow back its bark after harvest, helping people collect its spice again and again.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 200-1500 cm
- Spread
- 100-800 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
attracted to its small flowers
eats
Cinnamon leaf roller moth
Orthocraspis leptographa
larvae feed on its leaves
eats
Red-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
disperses seeds from its fruit
Traits
Spice
This human use trait indicates species from which spices are derived, used for flavoring, preserving food, or as aromatic agents.
Ancient
Ancient refers to organisms, objects, or geological formations that have existed for an extremely long period.
Artifact
An artifact is an object made or modified by human culture, typically of historical or archaeological interest.
Spiky/Thorny
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Natural
Natural refers to organisms, materials, or phenomena existing or produced by nature, not artificially created.
Also known as
Cassia CinnamonCeylon CinnamonCinnamon BarkSri Lankan Cinnamon
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Cinnamon is safe to use in cooking, but it's not for eating by itself. Always ask an adult for help when using spices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Cinnamon?
200-1500 cm
How wide does Cinnamon spread?
100-800 cm
How big are the flowers on Cinnamon?
0.5-1 cm
When does Cinnamon bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is Cinnamon edible?
Yes
Is Cinnamon toxic?
None
What is Cinnamon's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Cinnamon pollinated?
Insect
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