Laurel forest
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Type of subtropical forest made of trees that have laurel-like leaves (evergreen, broad, lanceolate, shiny)
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Laurisilva of Madeira Laurel forest, also called laurisilva or laurissilva, is a type of subtropical forest found in areas with high humidity and relatively stable, mild temperatures. The forest is characterized by broadleaf tree species with evergreen, glossy and elongated leaves, known as "laurophyll" or "lauroid". Plants from the laurel family (Lauraceae) may or may not be present, depending on the location.
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AfromontaneAtlantic ForestForest ecologyLauraceaeNearctic ecoregionsPalearctic ecoregionsPlant communities of the Eastern United StatesSubtropical rainforestsTemperate broadleaf and mixed forestsTemperate broadleaf and mixed forests in the United StatesTropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests