Pimenta racemosa
Indian wood
An aromatic tree native to the West Indies, the Indian laurel is known for its fragrant leaves and berries, which are used in cooking.
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's Species Profile
Well known throughout the Caribbean, the Indian wood tree is prized for its aromatic leaves. It is one of the region’s iconic plants.
Family:
Myrtaceae
Geographical origin:
Caribbean (West Indies)
Size:
4 to 12 meters
Flowering:
April through September
Habitat:
Dry forests and tropical coastal areas
Class:
Dicots
Order:
Myrtaceae
An iconic tree of the Caribbean
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