Laurus nobilis — Bay

A common early introduction from the Mediterranean region.

The alternate evergreen leaves are untoothed but wavy-margined. The yellowish flower buds are prominent over winter, opening in spring and producing berries which ripen black.

For similar trees see: Evergreen broadleaves

 
 

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