yes
select product_category_code from products where product_name = "laurel"
And how many characteristics does this product have?
select count ( * ) from products as t1 join product_characteristics as t2 on t1.product_id = t2.product_id join characteristics as t3 on t2.characteristic_id = t3.characteristic_id where t1.product_name = "laurel"
Than what is it's typical selling price?
select typical_selling_price from products where product_name = "laurel"