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Umbellularia californica Images

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Umbellularia californica
A large, solitary tree
Photograph by: Barry Breckling; CalPhotos
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Umbellularia californica
Trunk of an old tree
Photograph by: Zoya Akulova; CalPhotos
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Umbellularia californica
Some trees can develop almost prostrate branches
Photograph by: Zoya Akulova; CalPhotos
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Umbellularia californica
Leaves and flowers
Photograph by: Steve Matson; CalPhotos
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Umbellularia californica
The nearly ripe fruit, showing the similarity to the related Avocado. The aromatic and bitter outer flesh has been opened, and inner seeds are being prepared for roasting.
Photograph by: Nimmolo
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Umbellularia californica
This California Bay Laurel on Permanente Creek, Rancho San Antonio Park, in Santa Clara County is the third largest in the State.
Photograph by: Schmiebel
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Umbellularia californica
An old trunk with the big burls that are highly valued for carving
Photograph by: Zoya Akulova; CalPhotos
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