The chromosome-level genome sequence of the camphor tree provides insights into Lauraceae evolution and terpene biosynthesis.

Cinnamomum camphora, commonly known as the camphor tree, an economically and ecologically important aromatic tree species, has a long history of cultivation and utilization. It is the representative species of subtropical evergreen broadleaved forests in eastern Asia and an important raw material for essential oil production worldwide. The whole camphor tree is rich in terpenoids, which are widely used in industrial and pharmaceutical applications.