Bay laurel

Laurel originates from the Mediterranean region.

Laurel is a spice that is common in many Mediterranean recipes. The fresh or dried leaves are used in meet stews, but are removed before eating the dish. Ground bay leaves are used in soups.

Bay laurel is used to make a laurel wreath, which in ancient Greece was used to award winners of athletic competitions, such as the ancient Olympics.

Names

Scientific
   Laurus nobilis
English
   Bay laurel
   Bay leaf
   Bay tree
   Grecian laurel
   Laurel
   Laurel tree
   Sweet bay
   True laurel
Dutch
   Laurier
   Laurierboom
   Laurierstruik
Spanish
   Laurel
   Laurel común
   Laurel de cocina
   Lauro
French
   Laurier
   Laurier vrai
   Laurier-sauce
German
   Echter Lorbeer
   Edler Lorbeer
   Gewürzlorbeer
Italian
   Alloro

Taxonomy

Order
   Laurales
Family
   Lauraceae
Genus
   Laurus
Species
   Laurus nobilis (Bay laurel)

Crop categories

Herbs
Medicinal plants
Mediterranean crops
Minor crops
Spices
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops

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