Latin Names–Lavandula angustifolia

Lavender - Know What Herbs Do What

Botanical Illustration of Lavandula angustifolia from Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen, 1887

 

The herb lavender is a perennial with a light purple flower that has a distinctive aroma. Native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in profusion in the south of France, the herb is now cultivated in similar climates around the world. Lavender’s use as a bath additive originated in Persia, Greece, and Rome. Continue Reading »