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Prunus laurocerasus L.

cherry laurel (Rosaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
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Prunus laurocerasus is a common amenity shrub with spikes of white flowers.

Shotover (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2008-04-22

 cherry laurel / Prunus laurocerasus: _Prunus laurocerasus_ is a common amenity shrub with spikes of white flowers.

Close-up of flowers

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-03-03

 cherry laurel / Prunus laurocerasus: Close-up of flowers

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