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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Umbellularia, genus Umbellularianoun

    aromatic evergreen trees of Pacific coast

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  1. Umbellularia

    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. umbellularia

    Umbellularia is a genus of large evergreen tree that is native to the coastal forests of California and Oregon. It is known by several common names, including California Bay Laurel, Oregon Myrtle, or Pepperwood. The leaf can be used for seasoning in cooking and the wood, which is very hard, can be used for making various objects and tools.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Umbellularianoun

    a genus of deep-sea alcyonaria consisting of a cluster of large flowerlike polyps situated at the summit of a long, slender stem which stands upright in the mud, supported by a bulbous base

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  1. Umbellularia

    Umbellularia californica is a large hardwood tree native to coastal forests of California and slightly extended into the state of 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 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 to brown. It is considered a world-class tonewood and is sought after by luthiers and woodworkers. The tree is a host of the pathogen that causes sudden oak death.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Umbellularia

    A plant genus in the LAURACEAE family. The tree, Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., is known for aromatic leaves used in SPICES having a similar flavor to LAURUS.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of umbellularia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of umbellularia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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