Gekkeiju
Laurus nobilis


A medium sized evergreen tree with grey bark.

Leaves are alternate, oblong or lanceolate.

Flowers are small and distributing inflorescent.

Fruits ripen to dark purple and are use for medicine.

Dried leaves are used for spice.

It was introduced into Japan in the late Meiji era.

Distribution ; Along the Mediterranean Sea



ANGYMNOSPERMAE ‡T

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