Laurus nobilis*



Botanical Name:  Laurus nobilis 

Common Name:  bay laurel 

Family:  Lauraceae 

Distribution/Origin:  Mediterranean 

Leaf/Bud: evergreen, elliptic, entire - undulating margin, fragrant 

Flower/Inflorescence: small yellow bloom

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Stem/Bark: 

Size: height 10-30ft, spread 5-20ft 

Habit: upright

Form: upright, bush-like  

Culture: full sun - part shade 

Landscape Use: evergreen shrub 

Notes: culinary uses for leaves 

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