| Scientific name | Laurus nobilis |
| Appearance | Shrub or small tree with evergreen foliage, leathery, elongated and shiny leaves, discreet yellow-green flowers in axillary clusters, bluish-black oval berries when ripe |
| Smell | Aromatic, warm and slightly spicy, very pronounced when crushing the leaves |
| Color | Glossy dark green (leaves), pale yellow (flowers), shiny black (berries) |
| Used parts | Leaves, berries, essential oil |
| Origins | Mediterranean Basin, Asia Minor |
| Toxicity level | Low (non-toxic leaves; berries and oil to be handled with care for internal use) |






















































































































































































































