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California bay

Umbellularia californica

The California bay tree is a tall, evergreen tree with shiny leaves that smell wonderful! It grows in California and is known for its tasty leaves that can be used in cooking.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The California bay is an evergreen tree with dense, shiny, leathery dark green leaves that are long and pointed. Its small, greenish-yellow flowers grow in clusters, often appearing at the end of winter. The tree has smooth, grayish-brown bark.

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California bay

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Native Americans roasted and ate its spicy nuts, tasting a bit like coffee!

Rubbing its leaves releases a strong, spicy scent that can clear a stuffy nose!

The California bay can live for hundreds of years, becoming a forest giant!

This tree's wood is so hard, it's called "Oregon Myrtle" and used for fancy bowls.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Scent Shield

California bay has strongly aromatic leaves filled with pungent oils that help it deter hungry browsers.

Fähigkeit

Drought Buster

California bay can survive dry spells with its deep root system and tough, leathery leaves that conserve water.

Fähigkeit

Regrowth Power

California bay can resprout vigorously from its base after fires, helping it recover quickly in its habitat.

Maße und Details

Höhe
300-4000 cm
Ausbreitung
200-1500 cm
Blütengröße
1-2 cm
Blütezeit
Late winter to early spring
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Leicht
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits small flowers for nectar and pollen.

eats

Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

Feeds on the tree's fleshy fruits and nuts.

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on the leaves, especially new growth.

shelters

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

Nests and forages within the dense foliage.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

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Don't eat any leaves without asking an adult first, even if they smell good!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von California bay?

300-4000 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von California bay?

200-1500 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von California bay?

1-2 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von California bay?

Late winter to early spring

Was ist der/die/das essbar von California bay?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von California bay?

Leicht

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von California bay?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von California bay?

Insekten

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