Bay leaf
Bay leaves are an aromatic herb that come from the evergreen Bay Laurel tree, which is native to the Mediterranean. They are used to flavor soups, stews, vegetables and meats. See related link.
Bay Leaf comes from a Laurel Tree.
Laurel is often used to refer to the Bay Laurel or Bay tree (Laurus Nobilis). It is generally considered a herb and is used for both medicine and cooking.
A type of leaf-less tree
What part of the tree does a bay LEAF come from? I think you answered your own question.
an evergreen shrub or small tree with dark green leaves
Bay leaf (plural bay leaves) refers to the aromatic leaf of the bay laurel. Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and fragrance.Bay leaves can also be scattered in a pantry to repel meal moths, flies and roaches. Hopes this answer helps you out : )
Daphne was an Arkadian Nymphe loved by the god Apollon. When he pursued her, she fled and transformed into a laurel tree to escape him. The plant was ever after sacred to the god.
laurel is a tree
The coconut has a frond like leaf, The banana has a solid large blade-like leaf. A banana is a herb not a tree.
The myth of Daphne explains why Apollo adopted the laurel as his tree. One of the important games in ancient Greece was held in Delphi, Apollo's city. The victor in each contest was given a laurel wreath.
It was memory of Daphne who fled from him and was transformed into a laurel tree.