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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Commonly referred to simply as Laurel, this introduced evergreen thrives in similar conditions to that favoured by Rhododendron. It grows mainly as a bush or in hedgerows around parks and gardens, but in suitable conditions it can reach a height of more than 10 metres.
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