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''Umbellularia californica''; California bay laurel; baytree; bay tree; myrtle; Oregon myrtle; pepperwood; laurier de Californie (Fr.); myrte de l’Orégon (Fr.) | ''Umbellularia californica''; California bay laurel; baytree; bay tree; myrtle; Oregon myrtle; pepperwood; laurier de Californie (Fr.); myrte de l’Orégon (Fr.) | ||
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| − | + | Large evergreen tree growing to 35 m often with multiple stems. Bark=thin reddish-brown and scaly Leaves=elliptical (7-10 cm) and aromatic when crushed. Fruit =spherical drupe (2 cm) attached with stem resembling a golfers tee. Density = 40 ppcf | |
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
| − | * | + | * Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005) |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_laurel (Accessed Oct. 8, 2005) |
* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | ||
Revision as of 09:56, 9 October 2020
Description
An aromatic evergreen tree, Umbellularia californica, native to the west coast of the United States. The California laurel tree produces a golden-brown, hard, strong, fine-grain wood used for veneer, cabinetry, and garden tool handles.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Umbellularia californica; California bay laurel; baytree; bay tree; myrtle; Oregon myrtle; pepperwood; laurier de Californie (Fr.); myrte de l’Orégon (Fr.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Large evergreen tree growing to 35 m often with multiple stems. Bark=thin reddish-brown and scaly Leaves=elliptical (7-10 cm) and aromatic when crushed. Fruit =spherical drupe (2 cm) attached with stem resembling a golfers tee. Density = 40 ppcf
Additional Images
California laurel Umbellularia californica
California laurel (Umbellularia californica)
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005)
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_laurel (Accessed Oct. 8, 2005)
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998