West indian bay tree (Pimenta racemosa grisea)
Description
Pimenta racemosa�is a species of plant in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) that is native to the�Caribbean�region. Common names include�West Indian bay tree,�bay rum tree,�and�ciliment. It is used in cooking and an essential oil is distilled to produce a fragrant�colognecalled�bay rum; although bay rum is essentially�rum, the concentrated essential oil is toxic and renders the product undrinkable.The tree is 4�12�m tall and the white flowers, about 10�mm wide, become black, oval fruits measuring 7�12�mm.�The plants are now grown widely in other tropical areas, including�Oceania. The ideal conditions for�P. racemosa�are regular irrigation and bright sunshine.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Myrtales
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Family: Myrtaceae
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Genus: Pimenta
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