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Beautiful and aromatic evergreen tree of the Lauraceae family
of the Lauraceae family, Cinnamomum camphora is native to
China, Japan and Taiwan. It can reach 15 meters in height.
of the Lauraceae family, Cinnamomum camphora is native to
China, Japan and Taiwan. It can reach 15 meters in height.
Its cream-colored panicle flowers are almost invisible in spring and its fruits, pea-sized drupes, are dark blue-black.
In Menton, as in many cities in warm countries, it is used as a tree in line. But the camphor tree is best known for the essence that is extracted from its foliage and wood: camphor, used since the eleventh century by the Arabs for its tonic and antiseptic properties.
In Menton, as in many cities in warm countries, it is used as a tree in line. But the camphor tree is best known for the essence that is extracted from its foliage and wood: camphor, used since the eleventh century by the Arabs for its tonic and antiseptic properties.
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Contact Remarkable trees : Cinnamomum Camphora - Camphrier
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Environment
- In centre of town
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
