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The name Laurel is widely used in English, once being a moderately common name typically for girls; also as Laurie. Following are other uses of Laurel:

  • Many trees and shrubs are called Laurel.
    • Bay laurel, botanically Laurus nobilis, the original True laurel that is the source of bay leaves used as a seasoning
    • Cherry laurel, often just called laurel in gardens, is an evergreen cherry, Prunus laurocerasus
    • Californian laurel, is Umbellularia californica, a large shrub or small tree.
    • Portugal laurel is an evergreen cherry, Prunus lusitanica.

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