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Bay laurel is the only Lauraceae native to Catalan flora.
It grows spontaneously in the Mediterranean region but it is cultivated as an ornamental plant and it can be found naturalized
It is a dioicus small tree with elliptic, coriaceous, persistent and very wavy margin leaves...
...which contain aromatic essential oils.
Flowers are unisexual, with an undifferentiated perianth, they form yellow-green umbels.
The dark fruit is a berry that includes one single seed.
Its leaves are rich in essential oils that give laurel carminative, diuretic and antispasmodic properties. It is also highly appreciated as a condiment in all kinds of stews.
Formerly regarded as a symbol of success, victory and honor...
...the term "*** laude" is a Latin phrase that indicates the highest academic honor.