Lavender (Lavandula)

About Lavender

Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World and is found in Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, and from Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia to India.

Aromatherapy and Oils

Lavender is most famous for its fragrant essential oil, which is used in perfumes, soaps, and for aromatherapy. The scent is known for its calming and relaxing properties. The dried flowers are also used in sachets and potpourri.

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