LAURUS CULILAWAN
\lˈɔːɹəs kjˈʊlɪlˌawən], \lˈɔːɹəs kjˈʊlɪlˌawən], \l_ˈɔː_ɹ_ə_s k_j_ˈʊ_l_ɪ_l_ˌa_w_ə_n]\
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The tree that affords the Cortex Culilawan seu Culilaban, Culilawan, Culitlawan. Cortex curyophylloides seu Caryophylloides Amboinensis. This bark resembles the sassafras in appearance and properties, and is used in Java as a condiment.
By Robley Dunglison
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