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English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, and its European cousins all share the same fragrant oils in their leaves and flowers. This famous additive to cosmetics has a long and colorful history.
The Romans, famous bathers in a time when few washed, found lavender to be an excellent addition to their baths due to its oils that proved to disinfect as well as fragrance skin, water and air. In fact, the Latin root for wash is lavo, which was the inspiration for the genus name of all these plants.
Lavender water and lavender soap were quite popular during the late Victorian age in England. Sprigs of fresh plants also helped to discourage moths in closets in drawers. For this reason dried lavender was sown into little bags known as sachets which were added to linen closets, dressers and hung among wool and cotton clothing.
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How do you say lavender in Hebrew?
It has a Hebrew name which is Ezovion, but is mostly called Lavender (pronounced Lavender and not Lavender as in English).
Is lavender used in medicine?
Yes, lavender is used in medicines.
Does English lavender require full sun to thrive?
Yes, English lavender generally requires full sun to thrive and grow successfully.
What type of lavender is edible and safe for consumption?
The type of lavender that is edible and safe for consumption is called Lavandula angustifolia, also known as English lavender.
What is the Spanish 'lavanda' in English'?
"Lavender" is an English equivalent of "lavanda" (Lavandula spp).
Why is lavender Portugal's national flower?
the national flower of Portugal is lavender because:The Lavenders are a genus of about 25-30 species of flowering plants in the mint family and are used in cooking, the potency of the lavender flowers increases with drying. While the English lavender, yields a highly effective essential oil with very sweet overtones, and can be used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications
What is the best smelling lavender plant variety for a garden?
The best smelling lavender plant variety for a garden is Lavandula angustifolia, also known as English lavender.
What part of lavender is used to make tea?
The flowers of the lavender plant are used to make tea.
Is Lavender Brown a boy?
No, Lavender used to be Ron's girlfriend. Lavender was a common girl's name in past times.
What is the word 'lavender' when translated from English to Japanese?
ラベンダー Rabendā
What are lavender buds?
Lavender buds are the unopened flower buds of the lavender plant. They are most commonly dried and used for their fragrance, but they can also be used as flavoring in foods.English lavender is the sweetest variety and its floral flavor is particularly suited for baked goodsProvince lavender (a hybrid, known as lavandin) is also used in baking
Is a lavender a flower?
A herb has culinary or religious values. Lavender is used extensively as a herbal filler in sachets to give fragrance when placed in clothes. The ancient Greeks used Lavender as a herb. Lavender flavours baked goods and deserts, it is used to make lavender sugar and can be blended with tea and used as a relaxing drink. It is a member of a family of the most popular herbs.
