




Laurus nobilis
Bay Laurel is a fragrant evergreen tree with shiny leaves. It is known for its culinary uses in seasoning dishes. The tree symbolizes victory and honor.
Habitat: Temperate regions
The Bay Laurel is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically featuring dark green, glossy, leathery leaves with wavy margins. Its small, pale yellow-green flowers bloom in clusters, later developing into shiny, dark purple to black berries.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Ancient cultures believed bay laurel protected homes from lightning!
Its durable wood is sometimes used to craft musical wind instruments!
The Bay Laurel is related to the spicy cinnamon tree and creamy avocado!
The word 'baccalaureate' comes from the Latin for bay laurel berries!
Bay Laurel can release strong aromatic oils that help it deter hungry insects and plant-eating pests.
Bay Laurel has thick, leathery leaves that help it survive dry spells and resist damage from strong winds.
Bay Laurel has evergreen leaves, allowing it to photosynthesize all year round, even in winter.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar from flowers

Turdus merula
feeds on the ripe berries

Passer domesticus
nests within its dense foliage
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
This human use trait indicates species from which spices are derived, used for flavoring, preserving food, or as aromatic agents.
This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years.
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Avoid ingesting any part of the plant without adult supervision.
200-1800 cm
100-1000 cm
0.5-1 cm
Spring
Yes
Mild
Perennial
Wind
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