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Laurus nobilis is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in regions with Mediterranean or oceanic climates, and as a house plant or greenhouse plant in colder regions. It is used in topiary to create single erect stems with ball-shaped, box-shaped or twisted crowns; also for low hedges.
Cinnamomum tamala, Indian bay leaf, also known as tejpat, [3] tejapatta, Malabar leaf, Indian bark, [3] Indian cassia, [3] or malabathrum, is a tree in the family Lauraceae that is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. [3] It can grow up to 20 m (66 ft) tall. [4]
The bay leaf is an aromatic leaf commonly used as a herb in cooking. It can be used whole, either dried or fresh, in which case it is removed from the dish before consumption, or less commonly used in ground form. The flavour that a bay leaf imparts to a dish has not been universally agreed upon, but many agree it is a subtle addition. [1]
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The leaves taste like lettuce or sweet peas, making them great additions to a salad, with the flowers holding a sweet, floral taste. ... 10 surprising things that grow in Michigan. Show comments ...
Litsea glaucescens, also called Mexican bay leaf, [2] is an evergreen tree or shrub 3–6 metres (9.8–19.7 ft) high in the genus Litsea belonging to family Lauraceae. It is native from southern North America, mostly in Mexico .
Bay leaves are one of the more elusive herbs with a flavor that puzzles people. Despite being a staple ingredient in many soups, stocks, and sauces, many believe bay leaves are unnecessary in cooking.
Bay tree can refer to: Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), a tree in the family Lauraceae native to Europe; Sweet bay tree (Magnolia virginiana), a tree in the family Magnoliaceae native to southeastern North America; West Indian bay tree (Pimenta racemosa), a tree in the family Myrtaceae native to the Caribbean