Canary Laurel

laurus novocanariensis

The Canary Laurel (Laurus novocanariensis) is a defining evergreen tree of the ancient Macaronesian laurel forests, also known as laurisilva. Native to the Canary Islands, Madeira, and parts of Morocco, this resilient tree plays a key ecological role in capturing moisture from atmospheric mist, sustaining the surrounding humid ecosystem. It features aromatic leaves, small greenish-yellow flowers, and dark olive-like berries that provide critical nourishment for endemic bird species. Historically, these lush forests covered much of the Mediterranean basin, making the Canary Laurel a living relic of a bygone geological era. Its dense canopy creates a sheltered microclimate that supports a diverse understory of ferns, mosses, and unique invertebrates.

生息地: Found in humid, subtropical cloud forests (laurisilva) of Macaronesia, typically on windward slopes where fog condensation is frequent.

外見

The Canary Laurel is a medium-sized evergreen tree that typically grows between 10 and 20 meters tall, often developing multiple trunks from its base. It features smooth, pale grey bark that becomes darker and rougher with age. Its leathery, lance-shaped leaves are a deep, glossy green on top and paler underneath, releasing a characteristic spicy aroma when crushed. Small, star-shaped, pale yellow-green flowers bloom in clusters during late winter and spring. These are followed by fleshy, egg-shaped green berries (drupes) that ripen to a shiny black, resembling miniature olives.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Laurales科Lauraceae属Laurus

Canary Laurel

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Its berries are a vital food source for two rare, endemic Macaronesian pigeons, making the tree's health crucial for the survival of these birds.

The Canary Laurel is a living fossil, representing a lineage of trees that dominated the Mediterranean basin millions of years ago before the ice ages.

When crushed, the leaves emit a rich, sweet, and spicy aroma due to their high content of aromatic essential oils, though they are distinct from culinary bay leaves.

特殊能力

The tree's dense canopy and leaf structure efficiently capture atmospheric moisture from passing fog, dripping it down to water its own root system.

It can vigorously regenerate by producing new shoots from the base of its trunk, allowing it to recover quickly from physical damage or canopy loss.

Its leaves contain high concentrations of essential oils and secondary metabolites that deter herbivores and inhibit the growth of competing understory plants.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 1000-2000 cm
寿命: 100-300 年

食性と食事

As a photoautotrophic plant, the Canary Laurel produces its own organic compounds using sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and essential nutrients absorbed from the soil.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Carbon Dioxide
Soil Minerals

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Bolle's Pigeon

Columba bollii

Feeds on the fleshy drupes of the Canary Laurel, acting as one of its primary seed dispersers.

eaten by

Laurel Pigeon

Columba junoniae

An endemic pigeon that relies heavily on the laurel berries for sustenance and assists in seed distribution.

host plant

Laurel Gall Fungus

Laurobasidium lauri

A specialized parasitic fungus that infects the tree, causing large, woody galls to develop on the trunk and branches.

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安全性

危険度

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よくある質問

Canary Laurelを見分けるには？

Canary Laurelを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Canary Laurelの長さは何ですか？

1000-2000 cm

Canary Laurelの寿命は何ですか？

100-300 年

Canary Laurelは何を食べますか？

As a photoautotrophic plant, the Canary Laurel produces its own organic compounds using sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and essential nutrients absorbed from the soil.

Canary Laurelは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in humid, subtropical cloud forests (laurisilva) of Macaronesia, typically on windward slopes where fog condensation is frequent.