Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum, synonym C. zeylanicum)'s a small evergreen tree 10–15 metres (32.8–49.2 feet) tall, belonging to the family Lauraceae, and's native to Sri Lanka. The leaves are ovate-oblong in shape, 7–18 cm (2.75–7.1 inches) long. The flowers, which are arranged in panicles, have a greenish color, and have a distinct odor. The fruit's a purple one-centimeter berry containing a single seed. Its flavor's due to an aromatic essential oil that makes up 0.5% to 1… (More on Cinnamon)