Wrapper grown in Cameroon and the Central African Republic from Sumatra-derived seed, cultivated under natural cloud cover rather than cloth. The leaf is thin, notably toothy, and tan to brown with a distinctive nutty aroma.
Why it matters
Cameroon supply is small and inconsistent, so blends built on it are vulnerable to crop years; its tooth and delicacy also make it fragile in the rolling room.
In context
"That pebbled, sandpapery surface is the giveaway for genuine Cameroon."