Persea palustris

Persea palustris, also known as swamp bay or swampbay, is a small tree or shrub found in throughout the Southeastern United States and the Bahamas, with much of its range overlapping with that of its relative Persea borbonia. It is not generally more than 40 feet (12 m) tall, with bark separated into scales by fissures across its surface. Mature leaves are green, paler on their undersides, which have prominent brownish or reddish brown hairs. They prefer swamps and costal areas, particularly locations with moist, peat-rich soil. They are sensitive to the fungal disease known as laurel wilt, even more so than related species. rdf:langString