Difference between revisions of "California laurel"
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[[File:image9_californialaurel.jpg|thumb|California Laurel]] | [[File:image9_californialaurel.jpg|thumb|California Laurel]] | ||
| + | [[File:Ucaliforform2.jpg|thumb|California laurel ''Umbellularia californica'']] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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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.) | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Myrtleburl_Cal.laurel.jpg|thumb|California laurel (''Umbellularia californica'')]] |
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == 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 | + | * 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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==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
Latest revision as of 09:58, 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
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