Umbellularia californica
Balm Of Heaven, Bay Laurel
Other regional names: California Laurel +6 more
- California Laurel
- California Nutmeg
- California Olive
- Californian Bay
- Californian Laurel
- Myrtle Wood
- Oregon Myrtle
Also known as: Drimophyllum pauciflorum Nutt. +10 more
- Drimophyllum pauciflorum Nutt.
- Litsea californica (Hook. & Arn.) Benth. & Hook.f.
- Litsea californica (Hook. & Arn.) Benth. & Hook.fil. ex B.D.Jacks.
- Oreodaphne californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nees
- Oreodaphne regalis Regel
- Persea causticans Pasq.
- Tetranthera californica Hook. & Arn.
- Tetranthera causticans (Pasq.) Pasq.
- Umbellularia californica f. pendula Rehder
- Umbellularia californica var. californica
- Umbellularia californica var. fresnensis Eastw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Umbellularia californica (commonly known as Balm of Heaven or Bay Laurel) is a tree within the Lauraceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon