Bay laurel facts for kids
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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.
Images for kids
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A laurel shrub
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Laurus nobilis in pot
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Laurus nobilis in bloom
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Laurus nobilis essential oil in clear glass vial
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Petrarch, laurated poet, father of humanism
See also
In Spanish: Laurel para niños
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