• Hybridization can occur in the wild with English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). (wikipedia.org)
  • The scent of Lavandula latifolia is stronger, with more camphor, and more pungent than Lavandula angustifolia scent. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lavandin ( L. angustifolia × L. latifolia ) is a popular hybrid lavender for the herb garden. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • Lavandula angustifolia Moench, Methodus: 389 (1794), nom. (scientificlib.com)
  • Lavandula hybrida , also called Lavandula x intermedia , is widely used as a cheaper alternative to the angustifolia variety. (formulabotanica.com)
  • She says that the idea for her brand was born when she bought 4,000 Lavandula angustifolia seedlings and was deciding what to do with this amazing, scented herb. (formulabotanica.com)
  • The most common essential oil is extracted from Common or English lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) but other species such as lavender stoechas (Lavandula stoechas) , spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) and lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) are also used. (sciencewows.ie)
  • Lavandula angustifolia , better known as Lavender, is a perennial evergreen plant that has produced the most used essential oil in the world for over 2500 years. (newdirectionsaromatics.com)
  • Native to the rocky, dry slopes of the Mediterranean, English Lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ) is the classic "true lavender" that produces the tight purple (or blue, violet, white, or pink) flower spikes against a backdrop of aromatic grayish-green foliage. (allaboutgardening.com)
  • The commonly-cultivated lavender is the common or English lavender Lavandula angustifolia (formerly named L. officinalis ) which is hardy to USDA Zone 5 . (templeilluminatus.com)
  • English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) , the most common, is hardy to USDA Zone 5 . (templeilluminatus.com)
  • Lavender (lavandula angustifolia), 100% pure essential oil. (organikthings.com)
  • Essential is lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), an evergreen Mediterranean plant that belongs to the same family as mint and sage. (naturadoriente.com)
  • Lavender, also known as Lavandula angustifolia, is a popular plant used in traditional and alternative medicine for centuries. (edenbengals.com)
  • Lavandula stoechas , Lavandula latifolia (spike lavender) and Lavandula x intermedia - a hybrid of true lavender and spike lavender called lavandin - can also be used in cosmetics. (formulabotanica.com)
  • Bred specifically for ultra-high essential oil content, Lavandins are English Lavender Hybrids that belong to the species Lavandula intermedia . (allaboutgardening.com)
  • Lavandins ( L. x intermedia )-a hybrid of English and Portuguese lavender (L. latifolia )-are generally larger plants that bloom only once per year, later in the summer. (templeilluminatus.com)
  • This is why Lavandula angustifola gets all the love - it's more floral and higher in beneficial compounds compared with other varieties. (formulabotanica.com)
  • Plus, these varieties can have higher levels of camphor, 1,8 cineole, eucalyptol, and alpha-pinene, all of which are great for antimicrobial action, but less desirable for scent (i). (formulabotanica.com)
  • There are many different varieties of lavender, each with its own unique scent and properties. (edenbengals.com)
  • Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) is a perennial shrub with an average height of 32 inches at full bloom with an average circumference of 24 inches. (naturalremedies.org)
  • The name Lavandula , from the Latin lavare , to wash, comes from its history as a plant used to make perfumes and soaps. (ptleader.com)
  • From the Latin "lavare" which means to wash or bathe, ancient laundresses added lavender to the wash water. (naturalremedies.org)
  • The name lavender originates in the French word "Lavandre", which is a mutation of the Latin word "Lavare" - to wash. (ayalamoriel.com)
  • The name Lavender comes from the Latin word lavare meaning to wash , a reference to the fondness of the Romans for use of the herb in their baths. (sciencewows.ie)
  • The name Lavender is believed to be derived from the Latin word "lavare," meaning "to wash," as it was often used in baths and laundry for its fragrant properties. (newdirectionsaromatics.com)
  • In Latin, the name lavender comes from "lavare" which means "to wash"- an allusion to lavender's delightfully scented antimicrobial properties perfectly suited for bathing or washing bedding, clothes, and household items. (allaboutgardening.com)
  • The word "lavender" is etymologically derived from the Latin word lavare, meaning to wash. (sunday.de)
  • Interestingly, the name lavender comes from the Latin root lavare , which means "to wash" because it was used in baths to purify the body and spirit. (templeilluminatus.com)
  • The name "lavender" comes from the Latin word "lavare," which means "to wash. (edenbengals.com)
  • Lavandula latifolia, known as broadleaved lavender, spike lavender, aspic lavender or Portuguese lavender, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the western Mediterranean region, from central Portugal to northern Italy (Liguria) through Spain and southern France. (wikipedia.org)
  • Spike lavender (L. latifolia) is also a wild plant of that region, and grows in lower altitudes - from sea level and up to 600m altitude. (ayalamoriel.com)
  • These compounds, along with lavandulol and lavandulyl acetate are what give the essential oil some of its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties as well as its fine floral scent (iv), while the hydrosol is rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds. (formulabotanica.com)
  • Only trust packaging which mentions the origin, Latin name and chemotype of the lavender and gives a proper description. (physalishealth.com)
  • Lavandula latifolia is a strongly aromatic shrub growing to 30-80 cm tall. (wikipedia.org)
  • Touting beautiful flowers and the revered aromatic scent many people are familiar with, it's no surprise to see more and more homeowners growing lavender plants indoors. (lovemypatioclub.com)
  • Flowers and gray-green leaves provide mid-summer color and contrast to the perennial border front, rock garden, herb garden or scented garden. (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
  • The Romans valued not only lavender's fresh scent, but also its antiseptic properties as well and used lavender flowers to perfume their public bathhouses (ii). (formulabotanica.com)
  • With a distinct scent reminiscent of eucalyptus, pine, or rosemary, Spanish lavender is more often coveted for its ornamental use as a drought-tolerant, compact shrub. (allaboutgardening.com)
  • Different plants are favoured for different scents or different active components. (sciencewows.ie)
  • Synthetic Lavender perfume oils created in a lab to mimic the scent of real Lavender will also have a lesser quality than naturally derived Lavender essential oils due to differences in the molecular structures between the synthetic and natural versions. (newdirectionsaromatics.com)
  • An essential oil obtained from the entire plant has a slight licorice aroma and is used in flavoring liquors and as a scent in perfumes. (wellsweep.com)
  • You'll want to plant this near a window so the sweet scent of lavender can waft on the afternoon breeze through your kitchen and living room! (lovemypatioclub.com)
  • 2022. Lavandula latifolia in World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. (scientificlib.com)
  • It is the small hairs or spikes on the plant, located between the petals and the stem that produce the oil that give the lavender its lovely scent. (sciencewows.ie)
  • Distinctive botanical characters result in a variety of bloom times, flowers, scents, and oils. (ptleader.com)
  • and the oils is used effectively to scent hospital environments to promote patient's sense of well-being and prevent the spread of disease. (ayalamoriel.com)
  • Its oil is used worldwide in skincare, soaps, home care products, and the buds and dried flowers make their way to many homes to impart a clean, relaxing scents to closets and shoe away wool-greedy moths in the forms of sachets, potpourri etc. (ayalamoriel.com)
  • According to Greek tradition, Aphrodite praised the delicate scent of marjoram flowers as a symbol of happiness with the ability to raise people's spirits. (sunday.de)
  • The pink lavender has magnificent scented flowers in June and July. (planfor.co.uk)
  • Revered globally for its calming, sweet scent, lavender has an array of uses in the garden, kitchen, and around the house. (allaboutgardening.com)
  • Dried lavender buds are in use in many homes in potpourris and in sachets to scent linen and clothes, and for its varied functional uses (insect repellent, antiseptic, nerve tonic and with many other therapeutic properties), and is considered to be the closest thing to panacea - the cure-all remedy. (ayalamoriel.com)
  • Its scent is also believed to have a positive effect on mood and to aid in restful sleep. (edenbengals.com)
  • According to ancient texts, its purposes range from medicinal to religious, having been used to clean cuts and to soothe bruises and skin irritations, as well as to scent the air for spiritual practices. (newdirectionsaromatics.com)