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Umbellularia

Umbellularia

9.9
An evergreen tree with strong-smelling leaves that people use in cooking
  • noun
  • /ˌʌmbəˈlɛriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Umbellularia
  • The leaves of the Umbellularia tree are often used as a culinary herb in California.

Examples

  • Umbellularia is well known for its strong, spicy fragrance when its leaves are crushed.

  • The Umbellularia tree can grow up to 100 feet tall.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Umbellularia in its native Pacific coastal environment.

  • Many chefs use Umbellularia leaves for seasoning dishes.

  • The leaves of the Umbellularia tree are often used as a culinary herb in California.

  • Researchers studied the growth patterns of Umbellularia in its native Pacific coastal environment.

  • Umbellularia is well known for its strong, spicy fragrance when its leaves are crushed.

Synonyms

genus Umbellularia
vsUmbellularia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of scented evergreen trees from the Pacific coast of North America, including the California bay laurel

is the same meaning but uses the bare name without the group label

Compounds

genus Umbellularia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of scented evergreen trees from the Pacific coast of North America, including the California bay laurel

Surface Forms

Umbellularia singular
Umbellularia plural

Etymology

Umbellularia comes from the Latin umbella, a 'little shade' or 'parasol', and it shares the same root as umbrella. A helpful way to remember Umbellularia is to picture a bay laurel with a rounded, shady crown, which is why the name fits this group of aromatic evergreen trees.