Integrating genomics with traditional fieldwork and morphology is essential for Lauraceae research, say scientists

Lauraceae, a globally significant woody plant family, encompasses ecologically critical and economically valuable species such as cinnamon, avocado, and bay laurel. While substantial progress has been made in deciphering the family's phylogeny, taxonomic relationships, and biogeographic patterns over the past two decades, knowledge gaps exist in understanding this evolutionarily complex group.