Assertion: bay leaf | /r/Synonym | laurel leaf
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text: Bay leaf which is also called laurel leaf is the leaf of the sweet bay tree (Laurus nobilis), an evergreen tree of the family Lauraceae and is indigenous to countries bordering the Mediterranean.
text: This is why bay leaves can also be known as sweet bay, sweet laurel, laurel leaf or bay laurel.
text: However, you should be aware that bay leaves, also known as laurel leaves, lose some of their aroma during the drying process, which is why you will need to use more bay leaves if you are using dried leaves.