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Oregon Myrtle Distinctive Tree of Southwestern Oregon
A naturalist notes Oregon myrtle differs from California laurel though same species in some classifications. It forms a unique, prized wood used for fine furniture and turnery, grows best on moist bottom lands, and faces scarcity as logging expands. Preservation of public groves urged.
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Oregon
California
George Sudworth
Pacific Slope
Forest Service
U S. Department of Agriculture
Umpqua Nver
Coos County
Coast Ranges
Sierras
Holy Land
Turner
Sisktyous
Ohio and
Mississippi Valley
Siskiyou Mountain
Koos
Coos Bay