Description: evergreen tree or shrub. The bark is thin and ashy. The leaves are hard, leathery and shiny. Wavy edges, dark green face and lighter back. They have a very pleasant and aromatic scent. The flowers grow in the axils of the leaves and are a dvodomna dioecious species. The fruit is an ovoid dark blue berry.

Flowering time: March-May

Habitat: It occurs in stands of holm oak forests

Interesting fact: In ancient times it was considered a sacred tree. In Rome, the winners were adorned with a laurel branch. Edible and aromatic variety, widely used in cooking.

Photo source: Flora Croatica Database