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Definitions for California laurel
cal·i·for·nia lau·rel

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. California laurel, California bay tree, Oregon myrtle, pepperwood, spice tree, sassafras laurel, California olive, mountain laurel, Umbellularia californicanoun

    Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood

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  1. California laurelnoun

    A tree native to the coastal forests of western North America.

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  1. california laurel

    Umbellularia californica is a large hardwood tree native to coastal forests and the Sierra foothills of California, and to coastal forests extending into Oregon. It is endemic to the California Floristic Province. It is the sole species in the genus Umbellularia. The tree was formerly known as Oreodaphne californica. In Yuki, it is called pōl’-cum ōl. In Oregon, this tree is known as Oregon myrtle, while in California it is called California bay laurel, which may be shortened to California bay or California laurel. It has also been called pepperwood, spicebush, cinnamon bush, peppernut tree, headache tree, mountain laurel, and balm of heaven.The tree's pungent leaves have a similar flavor to bay leaves, though stronger, and it may be mistaken for bay laurel. The dry wood has a color range from blonde (like maple) to brown (like walnut). It is considered an excellent tonewood and is sought after by luthiers and woodworkers. The tree is a host of the pathogen that causes sudden oak death.

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  1. california laurel

    The California Laurel, also known as Umbellularia californica, is an evergreen tree native to the coastal forests of California. It is renowned for its shiny, aromatic leaves and clusters of small yellowish-green flowers. It's commonly known as the Bay Laurel or California Bay and valued for its wood, ornamental properties, and oils used for cooking and traditional medicines.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of California laurel in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of California laurel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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