Bay laurel
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| Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis) flower buds and leaves | |
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| Species: | L. nobilis
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| Laurus nobilis | |
The bay laurel (Laurus nobilis, of the Lauraceae family) is also known as sweet bay, bay tree, true laurel, Grecian laurel, laurel lree, or simply laurel.
It is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glossy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. Bay leaves used in cooking come from the bay laurel.
Wikispecies has information on: Laurus nobilis.
