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LAURUS NOBILIS (LAURACEAE)
Laurus nobilis, laurel, is an aromatic plant belonging to the family Lauraceae, widespread areas of Mediterranean climate. It presents, since subjected to pruning, in shrubby form of various sizes but is a real tall tree up to 15 m. It is a perennial plant, the stem is erect, the bark blackish green.
The leaves are ovate, are dark green, leathery, shiny on top and dull on the bottom and very fragrant.