Lavandula angustifolia, formerly L. officinalis, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean basin. Its common names include lavender, true lavender and English lavender (though it is not native to England); also garden lavender, common lavender and narrow-leaved lavender."Lavandula angustifolia Mill". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
Description
It is a strongly aromatic shrub growing as high as
"English lavender". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 27 September 2026.
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Stems and flowers
Flower spike before the petals emerge
Calyx (purple) and flower bracts (light brown)
Calyx and corolla
Corolla (petals)
Calyx and corolla (side view)
Etymology
The species name angustifolia is Latin for "narrow leaf". Previously, it was known as Lavandula officinalis, referring to its medicinal properties.
