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Lauraceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

  • 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: 2115 - MED:Mattoral A
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 01-20-2012
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: magnoliids
  • Order: Laurales
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  • Family: Lauraceae
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