Is the thin, inner bark of the tree, of a pale yellowish brown color,
and is found on the market in long, quill-like rolls, the smaller rolls
being incased in the larger. The small dark spots on the outer surface
correspond to points where the leaves were attached to the stem.
True Cinnamon is native to the Island of Ceylon, but is cultivated in
tropical Asia, Sumatra and Java. The yield of Ceylon Cinnamon is
relatively small. Its use in the United States is limited.