Laurus nobilis
Bay, Grecian Laurel
Other regional names: Laurel +1 more
- Laurel
- Sweet Bay
Also known as: Laurus angusta Raf. +18 more
- Laurus angusta Raf.
- Laurus nobilis f. lanceolata Meisn.
- Laurus nobilis f. latifolia (Nees) Maire
- Laurus nobilis var. angustifolia Hayne
- Laurus nobilis var. angustifolia Nees
- Laurus nobilis var. floribunda Meisn.
- Laurus nobilis var. flos-pleno Radogizky
- Laurus nobilis var. lanceolata Meisn.
- Laurus nobilis var. latifolia C.Bauhin ex Hayne
- Laurus nobilis var. latifolia Nees
- Laurus nobilis var. latifolia Risso
- Laurus nobilis var. longifolia Risso
- Laurus nobilis var. rotundifolia Emb. & Maire
- Laurus nobilis var. undulata Hayne
- Laurus nobilis var. undulata Meisn.
- Laurus nobilis var. variegata Hayne
- Laurus nobilis var. variegata Radogizky
- Laurus papillosa Demoly
- Laurus tenuifolia Mill.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Laurus nobilis (commonly known as Bay or Grecian laurel) is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sardegna, Sicilia, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Baleares, Great Britain, Ireland, Korea, Krym, North Caucasus, Portugal, Spain, Transcaucasus, Vietnam