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Bay Leaf

Does a Bay leaf come from a BAY TREE? or...? cuz I google bay leaf tree and I haven't really gotten much....I want to grow one but it would help if I knew where to start.

It is from a bay laurel plant (small tree). 
http://www.greenwoodnursery.com/page.cfm/13460
You should be able to find it at a nursery.

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thank you!

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Here are a few of the sites I found when I googled herb+"bay leaf"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_leaf

http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/bayleaf.html

http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/info/herbs/bay.asp

http://www.accidentalhedonist.com/index.php/2006/05/15/bay_leaves?jal_no_js=true

(There's a poll "Calling all Vegetarians or Vegans" on that page too.)  67 people or 21% of the voters have voted for "They're my convictions and I'm sticking to them. I eat a vegetarian, mostly vegetarian, or vegan diet for political or ethical reasons and neither local or organic meat seriously tempts me"

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You are most welcome!  I've had one growing  in a container for 2 years now.  It has been very hearty in my climate (sub-tropical) and insect pests have never bothered it.

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You are most welcome!  I've had one growing  in a container for 2 years now.  It has been very hearty in my climate (sub-tropical) and insect pests have never bothered it.

People here actually use bay leaves to keep roaches (yuck!) out of grain, pet food, cupboards, etc. They don't like the smell, so they don't bother your food. Much better than roach poison!

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