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Laurus nobilis L.

Edibility and usage

Edibility
Delicious
Edible part
  • Leaves
Preparation
  • Aromatic flavour
Blooming period
March to May
Foraging period
October
Seed collection period
July to November
Potential medicinal uses
  • Amphoteric
  • Aromatic
  • Vulnerary

Description

Perenniality
Perennial
Petal colour
  • Yellow
Leaf type
  • Entire
Life form
  • Tree

Scientifc data

Genus
Laurus
Family
Lauraceae
Wikidata item
Q26006
GBIF Item
Laurus nobilis L. (3034015)
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least concern

References

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Citation

Laurus nobilis L. in Barari platform (2025). Barari Flora Taxonomy. https://barari.org/species/543 accessed via barari.org on 6/10/2025.

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