The cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum) is a tropical plant that is native to Sri Lanka. It requires a warm, humid climate with plenty of moisture, as young trees need protection from the hot ...

Ceylon cinnamon, or "true" cinnamon, goes by the scientific name of Cinnamomum verum and is grown mostly in Sri Lanka. In the United States, the most commonly sold type is cassia cinnamon or ...

and it is often considered "real" cinnamon. It is made from the dried inner bark of a tree called Cinnamomum verum. Growing these trees is an investment. Farmers must wait four years after a tree ...