Laurocerasus Collection

White flowered cherry laurel tree, Prunus laurocerasus
5856720 White flowered cherry laurel tree, Prunus laurocerasus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered cherry laurel tree, Prunus laurocerasus)

Cherry laurel or common laurel, Prunus laurocerasus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Herbs, plantes condimentaires. Oregano or marjoram, Origanum majorana, cherry laurel, Prunus laurocerasus, rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, and fennel varieties, Foeniculum officinale

English laurel tree, Prunus laurocerasus
Cherry laurel or English laurel tree, Prunus laurocerasus, Cerasus laurocerasus, Laurier-cerise. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre

Cherry laurel and foxglove
Cherry laurel, Prunus laurocerasus 1, and common foxglove, Digitalis purpurea 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children)

Cherry laurel or cherry bay, Prunus laurocerasus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Cherry laurel, Prunus laurocerasus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Cherry laurel tree, Prunus laurocerasus, with black cherries.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

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Discover the enchanting Prunus laurocerasus, also known as the White Flowered Cherry Laurel or English Laurel Tree. This versatile evergreen shrub is not only a beautiful addition to gardens with its glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant, white flowers, but it also holds a rich history. In ancient Greece, laurel leaves were used as a symbol of victory and crowns were made for victors. In the kitchen, the leaves of the Cherry Laurel or Common Laurel are used as a herb and plantes condimentaires, adding a delightful flavor to various dishes. Be cautious, however, as all parts of the plant contain a toxic compound, so use only the leaves for culinary purposes. The Cherry Laurel also shares an intriguing relationship with the Foxglove, as they both belong to the same plant family, the Ericaceae. Embrace the charm and versatility of the Cherry Laurel Tree, Prunus laurocerasus.