Californian Bay
Umbellularia californica
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 the sole species in the genus Umbellularia, in the laurel family Lauraceae. The tree's pungent leaves have a similar flavor to bay leaves, though stronger, and it may be mistaken for bay laurel.
- Scientific name
- Umbellularia californica
- Family
- Lauraceae
- IUCN status
- LC