Prunus lusitanica

Portugese Laurel at Watson, ACT

Prunus lusitanica at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2024
Prunus lusitanica at Watson, ACT - 14 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Prunus lusitanica 16 Jan 2024 abread111
Prunus laurocerasus 15 Jan 2024 Tapirlord
Unidentified 15 Jan 2024 cmobbs

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User's notes

Small exotic tree with small black berries. Growing on side of Antill St , Watson near Justice Robert Hope Park. Unable to find similar species on CNM

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abread111 wrote:
   16 Jan 2024
Dentate leaves distinguish it from P. laurocerasus
waltraud wrote:
   20 Mar 2024
see my 2007 record from the Mt Majura nature reserve with comment: Prunus lusitanica (Portugese Laurel)

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Jan 2024 12:01 PM Recorded on
  • cmobbs Recorded by

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  • Small tree with black currant-like fruit Description
  • 5m Tree diameter (m)
  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • Alive / healthy Plant health

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