Lavandula lanata
Lavandula lanata | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Lavandula |
Species: | L. lanata |
Binomial name | |
Lavandula lanata Boiss. | |
Lavandula lanata is a shrubby lavender species that is native to southern Spain. It is noted for the pronounced silver woolly hairs on its leaves. The flowers are borne on narrow spikes, and are a deep violet purple.
It is occasionally cultivated for its attractive appearance.
References
- Upson and Andrews; The Genus Lavandula. (Kew, 2004)