Can you eat sweet bay magnolia?: A Comprehensive Guide to its Edible Parts
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Historically, early colonists in North America discovered that the leaves of the sweet bay magnolia (*Magnolia virginiana*) could be used as a flavorful substitute for bay leaves in soups and stews. This versatile and fragrant native tree offers more than just ornamental beauty; its leaves and flowers are both suitable for culinary applications when prepared correctly.
