Laurel is a city in prince george's county, maryland united states. It is located between washington, d. c. , and baltimore on the banks of the patuxent river. Its population was 30,060 at the 2020 census.

Bay laurel, (laurus nobilis), fragrant evergreen species of the family lauraceae, the source of the cooking herb bay leaf. Bay laurel is native to the mediterranean region but now widely cultivated in Ò€¦ From the hardy mountain laurel to the evergreen cherry laurel, explore popular varieties, benefits, challenges, and best uses!