Laurel - Lauraceae (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Laurel

Laurel encompasses a family of aromatic evergreen trees and shrubs. These plants typically bear shiny, leathery leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers, often followed by berry-like fruits. Adapted to warm and humid climates, laurel thrives under forest canopies, which shelter it from direct sunlight and maintain the moist environment it prefers.

Scientific classification

Family

Laurel (Lauraceae)

Order

Laurels, spicebushes and allies

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