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Prunus lusitanica L.

Portugal laurel (Rosaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadSlight tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Prunus lusitanica is a popular hedging plant with red petioles and first-year twigs.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2016-02-23

 Portugal laurel / Prunus lusitanica: _Prunus lusitanica_ is a popular hedging plant with red petioles and first-year twigs.

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