17,937 observationsLeast Concern
Bay laurel
Laurus nobilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Laurales βΊFamily: Lauraceae βΊGenus: Laurus
About
Laurus nobilis is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub with green, glabrous leaves, in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is used as bay leaf for seasoning in cooking. Its common names include bay laurel, sweet bay, bay (esp. United Kingdom),:84 true laurel, Grecian laurel, laurel tree or simply laurel. Laurus nobilis figures prominently in classical Greek, Roman, and Biblical culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bay laurel is Laurus nobilis.
- The Bay laurel has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Bay laurel belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Bay laurel belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Bay laurel belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Bay laurel belongs to the order Laurales.
- Bay laurel belongs to the family Lauraceae.
- Bay laurel belongs to the genus Laurus.