Cassia (noun)

1. A plant of the genus Cinnamomum, native to China, that produces a spice similar to cinnamon.
2. A spice made from the bark of the cassia tree, which is similar to cinnamon but stronger in flavor.
3. A plant of the legume family, used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Origin:

From the latin name for the plant, cinnamomum cassia.

Examples:

1. The cassia tree is commonly grown in China and Indonesia.
2. The aroma of cassia is similar to cinnamon but stronger.
3. The cassia bark is used to make a spice that is similar to cinnamon.
4. The cassia bark is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues.
5. The cassia twigs are used to make tea.