Ocotea foetens

Ocotea foetens, (Til, Tilo, or the stinkwood) is a species of tree endemic to the islands of Macaronesia. The oils it produces create an unpleasant order, hence the name, foetens, meaning "stinking" in Latin.

Description and physical features
The til is an evergreen tree that reaches from 20-30 meters in height, but occasionally 8 meters or 40 meters. The trunk is irregular, with dark skin.

The leaves are 9-12 cm long, and 3-5 cm wide. In adults, the leaves have a leathery texture, glossy, and dark green. The petioles only reach up to 15 mm.

The flowers of both sexes of the plant are white, often time with green or pale yellow, releasing a slight odor. The time of flowering is June to August.

The fruit is a berry that is about 3 cm long, hard and fleshy, and looks similar to a dark green acorn. It is food to several birds. The fruit is known to favor moisture and light.

Distribution
The til is found in Macaronesia, on the Canary Islands, Madeira, and Azores.