Chile laurel, Peruvian nutmeg, Trihue
Laurelia aromatica
Family: Monimiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 40 m high.
There are 2 Laurelia species. It is also put in the family Annonaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit and leaves are used as a spice.
Edible parts
Seeds, spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Laurelia aromatica Juss.;