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Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt.

California bay
Lauraceae

Protologue: N. Amer. Sylv. 1: 87 (1842)
Pronunciation: Um-bel-lu-lá-ri-a ca-li-fór-ni-ca
Etymology:"pertaining to umbels" + "of California"

Jepson eFlora Treatment

SD County Synoptic Voucher

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Tree or shrub. Leaves are quite fragrant when crushed, used as a substitute for the true bay (Laurus nobilis) of the Mediterranean region.