Bay laurel
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.
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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 |
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.
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Wikispecies has information on: Laurus nobilis. |
Bay Laurel Media
The laurel leaves in the right side of the coat of arms of Kaskinen