The difference between native cinnamon and Tianzhu cinnamon

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2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

Plant classification: The trunk height of the soil cinnamon tree is about 12 meters; the trunk height of the Tianzhu cassia tree is 10 to 15 meters. Leaf classification: The leaves of Cinnamomum cinnamon are more slender, with grayish white underneath; the leaves of Tianzhugui are more oval, with dull grayish green underneath. Flower distinction: The peduncles of Cinnamomum cinnamon are relatively short and slender; the peduncles of Cinnamon cinnamon are relatively long.

1. Differences in plants

Cinnamomum cassia is a medium-large tree with a trunk height of about 12 meters. It is fragrant and pleasant, and its branches and leaves are relatively slender and have no hairs.

The trunk height of Tianzhugui is about 10 to 15 meters, the diameter is 30 to 35 centimeters, and the trunk skin color is red or reddish brown.

2. Differences in leaves

The leaf shape of soil cinnamon It is slender, with a length of 8 to 12 cm and a width of 2.5 to 5.5 cm. It is hairless above and grayish white below. The petiole is about 1 cm long.

Tianzhu Gui is more oval, with a length of 7 to 10 cm and a width of 3 to 3.5 cm. The upper part is brighter green and the lower part is darker gray-green.

3. Differences in flowers

The pedicels of soil cinnamon are shorter , relatively slender, 8 to 12 mm long.

The pedicels of Tianzhugui are relatively long, about 1.5 to 3 cm long.

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