Umbellularia californica

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aroma bay-like
gptkbp:bark_characteristics thick bark
gptkbp:bark_color smooth and gray
gptkbp:body_shape rounded
gptkbp:cargo_capacity straight trunk
gptkbp:climate Mediterranean climate
gptkbp:climate_adaptation drought tolerant
gptkbp:color light brown
gptkbp:common_name California bay laurel
gptkbp:composed_of gptkb:straight
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cooking_method used in sauces
used in marinades
bay leaves
used in soups
used in stews
used in rubs
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in Native American traditions
gptkbp:disease_resistance generally resistant
gptkbp:environment aromatic
used in essential oils
gptkbp:ethnobotanical_use ceremonial purposes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Lauraceae
gptkbp:flavor similar to bay laurel
gptkbp:flower_color yellow-green
gptkbp:flower_structure small clusters
gptkbp:flowering_season gptkb:spring
late summer
gptkbp:fruit_type drupe
hard-shelled
single-seeded
gptkbp:growth_form evergreen
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat coastal forests
gptkbp:hatching_time slow
requires stratification
gptkbp:height up to 30 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Umbellularia californica
gptkbp:landscape shade tree
specimen tree
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement gptkb:spiral_galaxy
alternate
gptkbp:leaf_color dark green
leathery
gptkbp:leaf_shape lanceolate
entire
gptkbp:light_requirement full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:California
gptkbp:pests susceptible to root rot
gptkbp:pollinators bees
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Laurus_nobilis
gptkbp:root_system fibrous
gptkbp:seed_dispersal by animals
gptkbp:soil_type well-drained soil
gptkbp:type gptkb:tree
gptkbp:uses medicinal
culinary
gptkbp:wood_uses furniture making
high density
flooring
cabinetry
hard and durable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Papilio_oregonius
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6