Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Laurus nobilis
Common name:
Edellourier, Griekse lourier, Lourier, Bay laurel, Bay tree, Grecian laurel, Laurel, Laurel tree, Sweet bay, True laurel
Family:
Lauraceae (Laurel)
Distribution:
Europe
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
Most commonly, the aromatic leaves are added whole to Italian pasta sauces. However, even when cooked, whole bay leaves can be sharp and abrasive enough to damage internal organs, so they are typically removed from dishes before serving, unless used as a simple garnish
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Locations
1:
Plants and people - crops, medicinal, etc.
(Plants and people)
• Accession: 1999-342/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Plants and people - crops, medicinal, etc.
(Plants and people)
• Accession: 1999-342/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
3:
Upper garden, beds bordering Van Riebeeck Street
(Uv)
• Accession: 1999-342/3 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual