Are Laurel Leaves Edible? A Guide to Identifying Bay Leaves vs. Toxic Varieties
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The common misconception that bay leaves are toxic stems from the fact that many botanical relatives, also called 'laurel,' are indeed poisonous. While the specific culinary variety from the *Laurus nobilis* tree is safe, many other ornamental laurels contain harmful compounds and should never be ingested.
