Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia (also known as English lavender, common lavender, true lavender, or narrow-leaved lavender) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region.

Description

Lavandula angustifolia is a strongly aromatic shrub growing as high as 1 to 2 metres tall. The leaves are evergreen, 2–6 centimetres long, and 4–6 millimetres broad. The flowers are pinkish-purple (lavender-coloured), produced on spikes 2–8 cm long at the top of slender, leafless stems 10–30 cm long.

Cultivation and uses

Lavandula angustifolia is cultivated extensively in temperate climates as ornamental plants for garden and landscape use, for use in crafts and traditional medicine. It is also used as a culinary herb. Lavandula angustifolia is also grown for the production of its essential oil, which is believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Varieties

There are many varieties of Lavandula angustifolia, including 'Hidcote', 'Munstead', 'Loddon Blue', 'Folgate', and 'Bowles Early'. Each variety has its own unique characteristics and uses.

See also

• Lavandula
• Lamiaceae
• Essential oil

References

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External links

• Royal Horticultural Society: Lavandula angustifolia

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