25,897 observationsLeast Concern
California bay
Umbellularia californica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Laurales βΊFamily: Lauraceae βΊGenus: Umbellularia
About
Umbellularia californica is a large hardwood tree native to coastal forests of California, as well as to coastal forests extending into Oregon. It is endemic to the California Floristic Province. It is the sole species in the genus Umbellularia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of California bay is Umbellularia californica.
- California bay belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- California bay belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- California bay belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- California bay belongs to the order Laurales.
- California bay belongs to the family Lauraceae.
- California bay belongs to the genus Umbellularia.