Prunus lusitanica
Laurier du Portugal
Portuguese Laurel
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 10-15 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Leaf type | Elliptic |
| Height | 2 – 5 m |
Description
Young twigs and leaf stalks are reddish. A dense shrub native to S.W. France, Spain and Portugal.
Tolerant to calcareous soil, sun or partial shade. Rocky habitat.
Flowers
A slender spike of small, fragrant 5-petalled flowers. The spike, almost erect, is longer than the leaves.
Leaves
Elliptic oval leaf. Oval to oblong, pointed, serrated and shiny, dark green above.
Fruits Seeds
Drupe: egg-shaped to round, deep purple, 8-13 cm long. Outer fleshy part surrounds a pit.
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