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True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum
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True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum
True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum (Laurus cinnamomum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants), Jena, 1876
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Artus Ceylon Cinnamomum Cinnamon Gewachse Hand Atlas Handbook Herbal Laurus Medical Pharmaceutical Mediinisch Pharmaceutischer Sammtlicher Spice True Verum Willibald
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the True Cinnamon Tree, scientifically known as Cinnamomum verum or Laurus cinnamomum. The tree is native to Sri Lanka and South India and is renowned for its fragrant bark, which is the source of true cinnamon, also known as Ceylon cinnamon. True cinnamon trees are evergreen, growing up to 15 meters tall, with glossy green leaves that are elliptical in shape. The tree bears small, white flowers that bloom in clusters, followed by small, red berries. However, it is the inner bark of the tree, which is harvested for its distinctive aromatic properties. True cinnamon has been used for medicinal and culinary purposes for thousands of years. In traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, it has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, inflammation, and fever. In the culinary world, true cinnamon is prized for its sweet, delicate flavor, making it a popular ingredient in desserts, baked goods, and savory dishes. This beautiful engraving is taken from Dr. Willibald Artus's Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, published in Jena, Germany, in 1876. The Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants was a comprehensive reference work that featured detailed illustrations and descriptions of over 5,000 plants used in medicine. The intricate engraving technique and vibrant hand-coloring showcase the meticulous attention to detail that was characteristic of botanical illustrations of the time. This image provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich natural history of the True Cinnamon Tree and the importance of botanical illustrations in documenting and preserving the world's plant diversity.
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