Also known as camphor tree, camphorwood, camphor laurel, Camphora officinarum
species of plant
Cinnamomum camphora is a tree species that produces camphor, a strong-smelling substance historically used in medicines, mothballs, and other products. The tree is native to Asia and has been cultivated widely around the world because of its useful compounds.
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Cinnamomum camphora
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Der Kampferbaum (Cinnamomum camphora), auch Kampferlorbeer genannt, ist eine Pflanzenart aus der Familie der Lorbeergewächse (Lauraceae). Er gehört zur selben Gattung wie verschiedene Baumarten, aus deren Rinde das Gewürz Zimt hergestellt wird.
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Camphora officinarum is a species of evergreen tree indigenous to warm temperate to subtropical regions of East Asia, including countries such as China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and India. It is known by various names, most notably the camphor tree, camphorwood or camphor laurel.
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