SIA0999: English Lavender

SIA0999
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.


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