Ocotea odorifera
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Ocotea odorifera is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae.[3] It is an evergreen tree in the genus Ocotea.
Quick Facts Brazilian sassafras, Conservation status ...
Brazilian sassafras | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Magnoliids |
Order: | Laurales |
Family: | Lauraceae |
Genus: | Ocotea |
Species: | O. odorifera |
Binomial name | |
Ocotea odorifera (Vell.) Rohwer | |
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It is commonly known as Brazilian sassafras or American cinnamon; though it is not a true sassafras nor a true cinnamon, these plants are close relatives. In trade, the junior synonym Ocotea pretiosa is often used, and there is considerable confusion between the present taxon and Ocotea cymbarum.[citation needed]