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Bay tree, sweet bay or true laurel, Laurus nobilis
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Bay tree, sweet bay or true laurel, Laurus nobilis
Bay tree, sweet bay or true laurel, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Apothecary Bentley Blair Hanhart Herb Herbal Laurel Laurus Medicinal Nobilis Sweet Trimen True
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1. Title: Bay Tree - Laurus nobilis This exquisite handcoloured lithograph depicts the Bay Tree, scientifically known as Laurus nobilis, also referred to as the Sweet Bay or True Laurel. The botanical illustration, meticulously created by David Blair and expertly reproduced as a lithograph by Hanhart, offers a stunningly detailed representation of this beloved and historically significant plant. The Bay Tree is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region. Its glossy, aromatic leaves have long been prized for their fragrant and savory taste, making it a popular herb in cooking and herbal medicine. The tree's leaves were also used in ancient Greece and Rome to crown victors in the Olympic and other games, symbolizing honor, triumph, and victory. In the realm of herbal medicine, the Bay Tree has been employed for various purposes, including as a digestive aid, to alleviate pain, and for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. The essential oil extracted from the leaves is used in perfumes and aromatherapy for its calming and invigorating effects. The intricately rendered details in this handcoloured lithograph showcase the Bay Tree's attractive features, from its slender, gnarled trunk and glossy, dark green leaves to its delicate white flowers and small, round, black berries. This image not only serves as a testament to the beauty and allure of the Bay Tree but also to the artistry and skill of the botanical illustrator and lithographer who brought it to life.
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