Knowra Lavandula Lavandula Lavandula is a genus of aromatic flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Its species are known for fragrant foliage and flowers, and include common lavender.
Lamiaceae : Lamiaceae is a large family of flowering plants that includes mint, basil, rosemary, and lavender. Lavandula belongs to this family, whose members often have aromatic leaves and distinctive flower structures.
Lavandula angustifolia : Lavandula angustifolia is a fragrant lavender species widely grown for its flowers and essential oil. It is the principal species behind many familiar lavender products and garden cultivars.
Mediterranean Basin : The Mediterranean Basin is the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, with a distinctive climate and diverse flora. The region contains much of Lavandula's native diversity and has a long history of cultivation.
Salvia : Salvia is a large genus of flowering plants in Lamiaceae, including culinary sage and ornamental species. Its aromatic members can resemble lavender in gardens but belong to a separate genus.
Lavender : Lavender is the common name for several aromatic species in the genus Lavandula. The familiar name usually points to species within this genus, especially Lavandula angustifolia.
Lavandula × intermedia : Lavandula × intermedia is a hybrid lavender, commonly called lavandin, derived from L. angustifolia and L. latifolia. Lavandin is widely cultivated for its abundant essential oil and use in fragrance.
Plant taxonomy : Plant taxonomy is the science of naming, describing, and classifying plants. Taxonomy establishes Lavandula as a genus and distinguishes its species and hybrids.
Rosmarinus : Rosmarinus is a former genus name for rosemary, now included within Salvia. Rosemary shares Lavandula's family and aromatic foliage, but current classification places it in Salvia.
Flowering plant : A flowering plant is a plant that produces flowers and encloses its seeds within fruits. Lavandula belongs to this broad group of plants, formally called angiosperms.
Lavender oil : Lavender oil is an aromatic essential oil distilled from flowers of lavender plants. Oil from several Lavandula species is used in perfumes, soaps, and household products.
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