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- Umbellularia es un género monotípico de plantas con flores perteneciente a la familia Lauraceae. Su única especie: Umbellularia californica (Hook. & Arn.) Nutt., llamada en español laurel de California, es originaria de Norteamérica. El género fue descrito por (Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck) Thomas Nuttall y publicado en The North American Sylva 1(2): 87 en el año 1842. (es)
- Umbellularia californica is a large hardwood tree native to coastal forests and the Sierra foothills of California, and to coastal forests extending into Oregon. It is endemic to the California Floristic Province. It is the sole species in the genus Umbellularia. The tree was formerly known as Oreodaphne californica. In Yuki, it is called pōl’-cum ōl. In Oregon, this tree is known as Oregon myrtle, while in California it is called California bay laurel, which may be shortened to California bay or California laurel. It has also been called pepperwood, spicebush, cinnamon bush, peppernut tree, headache tree, mountain laurel, and balm of heaven. The tree's pungent leaves have a similar flavor to bay leaves, though stronger, and it may be mistaken for bay laurel. The dry wood has a color range from blonde (like maple) to brown (like walnut). It is considered an excellent tonewood and is sought after by luthiers and woodworkers. The tree is a host of the pathogen that causes sudden oak death. (en)
- Umbellularia é um género botânico pertencente à família Lauraceae. (pt)
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