Flora Friday - Lavender
Hello all!! This week's Flora Friday is Lavender ! Lavender (Lavandula) believe it or not, is part of the Mint family with 47 different species. I have determined the lavender pictured above to be English Lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia ), also known as: - True Lavender - Dutch Lavender - Garden Lavender - Common Lavender - Narrow-leaved Lavender This lovely plant has been used for various things over the years due to it's lovely scent and many properties both medicinal and magical. Where to find Lavender is native to Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean and southwest Asia to India. As this plant covers a large area, it's quite possible that you've seen some growing in a garden or on a woodland trail without realising it. Edible Parts Lavender is edible!! To dry the plant, it's best to harvest the lavender buds when they are still closed (best way to preserve essential oils), being sure ...