Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree) - Image 17

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Botanical name: Cinnamomum camphora

Common names: Camphor Tree, Camphor Laurel

Family: Lauraceae

Origin: China, Japan

Hardiness: 15°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterEthnomedical plant.
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Cinnamomum camphora
Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree, Camphor Laurel) - glossy aromatic leaves rich in camphor oil, alongside its small black fruits. The leaves are the primary source of valuable essential oils used in medicine and perfumery.


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