Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
BAY TREE. Ps 37:35. "It may be questioned whether any particular tree is intended by the Psalmist; but if so, it must have been an evergreen, and may possibly be the sweet bay (Laurus nobilis), which is a native of Palestine. " — Tristram. The leaves of the bay are much like those of the American mountain-laurel, but are fragrant when crushed, and often come to our market packed with figs.