• Lavandula dentata in the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. (scientificlib.com)
  • also garden lavender, common lavender and narrow-leaved lavender. (wikipedia.org)
  • English lavender is commonly grown as an ornamental plant. (wikipedia.org)
  • The flowers and leaves are used as a herbal medicine, either in the form of lavender oil or as a herbal tea, to alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, and difficulty falling asleep. (wikipedia.org)
  • Lavandula dentata, Lavanda de la brecha (Spain), fringed lavender or French lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean, the Atlantic islands and the Arabian peninsula. (scientificlib.com)
  • The whole plant is strongly aromatic with the typical lavender fragrance. (scientificlib.com)
  • One of several species known by the English common name French lavender (see also Lavandula stoechas),[2] it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant and its essential oil is used in perfumes. (scientificlib.com)
  • Growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall, it has gray-green, linear or lance-shaped leaves with toothed edges and a lightly woolly texture. (scientificlib.com)
  • The plant is used in Murcia as an herbal remedy for stomach ache. (scientificlib.com)
  • World Checklist of Selected Plant Families Database in ACCESS: 1-216203. (scientificlib.com)
  • citation needed] Lavandula angustifolia is included in the Tasmanian Fire Service's list of low flammability plants, indicating that it is suitable for growing within a building protection zone. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hybrids between L. angustifolia and L. latifolia (spike lavender) are called Lavandula × intermedia. (wikipedia.org)
  • The true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae). (live-native.com)
  • also garden lavender, common lavender and narrow-leaved lavender. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition to the true lavender, Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas), broadleaved lavender (Lavandula latifolia) and French lavender (Lavandula dentata) are well-known representatives of this genus. (live-native.com)
  • Previously, it was known as Lavandula officinalis, referring to its medicinal properties. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is not only an extremely pleasantly scented ornamental plant for sunny locations, but also a medicinal plant with a soothing and antiseptic effect, whose grated leaves are even suitable as a spice for the kitchen. (live-native.com)
  • English lavender is commonly grown as an ornamental plant. (wikipedia.org)
  • The true lavender is a classic Mediterranean plant that is wild, especially in the countries of the Mediterranean, like Greece, southern France and Italy. (live-native.com)
  • Significant cultural occurrences of it can be found next to France in England, Morocco and the United States. (live-native.com)
  • The flowers and leaves are used as a herbal medicine, either in the form of lavender oil or as a herbal tea, to alleviate symptoms such as anxiety, and difficulty falling asleep. (wikipedia.org)
  • The flowers are also used as a culinary herb, most often as part of the North American version of the French herb blend called herbes de Provence. (wikipedia.org)
  • The fragrant plant with its purple flowers adorns many balconies, gardens and window sills. (live-native.com)
  • Even in the kitchen leaves and flowers can be used for many dishes. (live-native.com)