Food Plants International - Plant Fact Sheets Laurus nobilis - Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Edible Portion: Leaves, Herb, Spice, Oil
An evergreen tree which grows 10-20 m high. It spreads to 2.5-5 m wide. The bark is smooth and grey. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are oval and shiny and dark green. They are 3-6 cm long. The leaves have wavy edges and are leathery. The flowers are small and yellowish green. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruit are one seeded dark berries. They are 1 cm long.