Lavender (Lavendula)

Date Collected: April 4, 2012

Location Collected: The flower district, Downtown Los Angeles.

Clade: Lavender belongs to the dicot angiosperms. It is also among the many vascular plants.

Habitat: Lavender growth is best at full sun, pH of 6.4- 8.2, dry, sandy, and well-drained soils, and shady or damp location.

Nativity: It is native to Cape Verde, the Canary Islands, Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Asia. 

Special notes: The medical uses include herpes, denture issues, ovulation pain, mouth ulcers, phobias, and wrinkles. In Europe, dried lavender is used as seasoning fro meat and vegetables.

Resources: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/838.html

                 http://www.gardenguides.com/467-lavender-lavandula-angustifolia.html

                 http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_lavender.htm