Laurus azorica
(Seub.) Franco
Canary Island bay tree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLaurus azorica, the Azores laurel or Macaronesian laurel, is a small, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae), found only on the Azores island group in the North Atlantic.
Description
A tree. It can grow 10-15 m tall. The leaves are larger than common bay leaves. The shoots are hairy. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They are shiny and dark green. The flowers are creamy white and 1 cm across. They are in pairs beside the leaf. The fruit is a black berry 1-2 cm long.
Edible Uses
The leaves and fruit are used to flavour a range of dishes.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and fruit are used to flavour a range of dishes.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia, Canary Island*, Europe, Indonesia, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Portugal, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Spain, USA, Sweden,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds. Trees can be pruned to shape.
Notes
There are 2 Laurus species.
Also Known As
Asa sidna, Moussa, Perdu bei
References (4)
- Nassif, F., & Tanji, A., 2013, Gathered food plants in Morocco: The long forgotten species in Ethnobotanical Research. Life Science Leaflets 3:17-54
- Phillips, R. & Rix, M., 2002, The Botanical Garden Vol. 1. Trees and Shrubs. MacMillan. p 66
- Ryan, S., 2008, Dicksonia. Rare Plants Manual. Hyland House. p 36
- Sukarya, D. G., (Ed.) 2013, 3,500 Plant Species of the Botanic Gardens of Indonesia. LIPI p 658
