Lavender – Lavandula

Lavandula angustifolia

(lavender most commonly True Lavender or English lavender,[2]though not native to England ;also garden lavender,[3] common lavender, narrow-leaved lavender), formerly L. officinalis, is a flowering plant in the familyLamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean (Spain, France, Italy, Croatia etc.). The species name

angustifolia is Latin for “narrow leaf”. Previously, it was known as Lavandula officinalis, referring to its medicinal properties
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Scientific Name: Lavendula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Toxicity: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Toxic Principles: Linlool, linalyl acetate
Clinical Signs: Nausea, vomiting (not in horses), inappetant
Uses
The flowers and leaves are used as an herbal medicine,[16] either in the form of lavender oil or as an herbal tea. The flowers are also used as a culinary herb, most often as part of the French herb blend called herbes de Provence.
Lavender essential oil, when diluted with a carrier oil, is commonly used as a relaxant with massage therapy. Products for home use, such as lotions, eye pillows (including lavender flowers or the essential oil itself) and bath oils, etc., are also used. Both the petals and the oil are the most popular ingredients in handmade soap.
Dried lavender flowers and lavender essential oil are also used as a prevention against clothing moths, which do not like their scent.[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.[17]