Scented leaves are actually the leaves of the laurel tree, which is a member of the camphor family.

Adapted to temperatures around 25°C, this tree mainly originates from the Mediterranean zone. It can be planted in many places in China south of the Yangtze River, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Taiwan Fujian and so on. These places have favorable temperatures and are basically evergreen throughout the year.

Adult laurel trees can be up to 15 meters high, larger than the average tree, and the bark is smooth. In addition to the bay tree leaves being called scented leaves, there are two other plants whose leaves are also called scented leaves, one is the leaves of a plant in the genus Geranium, and the other is the leaves of a tree in the camphor family Piper spp. called Scented Leaf Tree.

The leaves of the scented leaf geranium, which has a specific odor, also has a volatile odor and a very rich smell. This fragrant leaf is also often used to make essential oils, or ornamental flowers. The scented leaf tree, on the other hand, is a tree similar to the bay tree, the leaves and fruits have a special aroma, not only can be used as a condiment, but also can be extracted aromatic oils.