Bay Laurel
Laurus Nobilis
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Physical Characteristics
Habitat
The habitat of a Bay Laurel are thickets and ravines, including damp places near a lake, pond or marsh.
The leaves of the Bay Laurel are sort of ovel shaped and shiny. It can get about 59 ft tall and it can get very old.
Edibility
You can eat the leaves if cooked, dried, and kept cool to keep them fresh. One way to use them is to flavor foods.
Other Uses
Another use for the Bay Laurel is head aches, burn the bark to attract deer, and smooth sores!
Medical uses
The Bay Laurel can speed wound healing, improve heart heath, slow aging processes, and protect the body from bacterial infections.
Fun Facts
A fun fact about the Bay Laurel is that it is the main ingredient in ''Bouquet gar mi.'' Also people use it for flavoring soups, marinades, and pickling
solutions. The Bay Laurel can also be called the Sweet Bay or the Sweet Laurel.
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