Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay, True Laurel, Grecian Laurel
Laurus nobilis · Lauraceae (Laurel family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Lanceolate to oblong
Margin
Entire, slightly undulate or wavy
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate, with a prominent yellowish midrib and secondary veins branching outwards.
Key Features
Distinctive aromatic fragrance when crushed, leathery lanceolate leaves with wavy margins, prominent yellowish midrib, and alternate leaf arrangement.
Description
It has a dense, upright, and often pyramidal growth habit.
Habitat
Native to the Mediterranean region, preferring well-drained soils, full sun to partial shade, and moderate moisture, though it is drought-tolerant once established.
Native Range
Native to the Mediterranean basin, widely cultivated in temperate and warm-temperate regions worldwide.
Identified on 10/12/2026