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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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