Lauraceae |
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.
- Query IPNI
- Common Name: California Laurel
- Family: Lauraceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Oregon & California
- Habitat: coastal mountains
- Description: Handsome tree, to 80 feet; leaves ovate-oblong to lanceolate, to 5 inches long, glossy above, sith strong pungent odor when bruised; inflorescence many-flowered; flowers yellowish-green; fruit to 1 inch long, dark purple. Sometimes grown as an ornamental tree. Thrives in fairly moist soils. Propagated by seed. The wood is valued for fine woodworking.
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 Accession Data:- Accession # 198501310
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 3311 - W Bench
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 03-04-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: magnoliids
- Order: Laurales
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- Family: Lauraceae
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