I a laurel a bay?

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got2Bgreen Coast range of, OR(Zone 8b) Apr 16, 2009

OOPs. The title should read IS a laurel a bay?


I know bay is in the laurel family. I'm looking to dry my own bay leaves and I have these laurel's. Are they the same thing?

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got2Bgreen Coast range of, OR(Zone 8b) Apr 16, 2009

Here is a closeup...

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podster Deep East Texas, TX(Zone 8a) Apr 17, 2009

Got2B ~ there are many types of Laurel but I believe there is only one that is used in cooking. Laurus Nobilis or Bay laurel. I am growing one in a pot and don't think the leaves are the same as yours. Perhaps someone will recognize your bay. I'll see if I can find a picture of mine. pod

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VORTREKER POTTSBORO, TX(Zone 7b) Apr 17, 2009

That leaf picture does not appear to be Larus nobilis---be careful many laurels are toxic

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VORTREKER POTTSBORO, TX(Zone 7b) Apr 17, 2009

Laurus nobilis

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critterologist Frederick, MD(Zone 6b) Apr 17, 2009

I agree... the edges of L. nobilis are smooth, and your Laurel is slightly toothed.

When I lived in GA, there was a nice little bay laurel tree growing in an old cemetary.. I used to visit it for a few fresh leaves when making soup or stew!

Now I've got my own little sweet bay in a pot. :-)

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