Common Name: Lavender Plant Species: Lavandula angustifolia Family: Lamiaceae Plant Symbol: LAAN81 Photographer: Calvin J. Hamilton Copyright: © 2004 Calvin J. Hamilton Date: 2004/09/20 Location: U.S. National Arboretum, Washington, D. C.

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The scent of lavender was much loved throught the centuries. The flowers were dried and used in linens, in wash water, soaps, oils and powders. The fragrance warded off evil smells of poor drainage and lack of sanitation.