Laurus?

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  1. Green Crown

    Green Crown Active Member 10 Years

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    Could this be something other than bay? I found it in North Vancouver. It looks a lot like bay to me but didn't smell like one. It smells quite peppery and the smell gave me a bit of a headache...
     

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Umbellularia californica.

    Causing headaches is a well-known character of it.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes, one of the common names is "headache tree".
     
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    Thanks... That's the one. Definitely more potent than Laurus nobilis.
     
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