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Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia

9.1
A small lavender bush with fragrant purple flowers used in perfume and to help people relax
  • noun
  • /ləˈvændjʊlə æŋˌɡʌstɪˈfoʊliə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Lavandula angustifolia
  • Gardeners often plant Lavandula angustifolia for its beautiful aroma and attractive lilac flowers.

Examples

  • The essential oil extracted from Lavandula angustifolia is widely used for its calming properties.

  • Lavandula angustifolia thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

  • The garden is filled with Lavandula angustifolia.

  • I love the scent of Lavandula angustifolia in the summer.

  • Gardeners often plant Lavandula angustifolia for its beautiful aroma and attractive lilac flowers.

  • The essential oil extracted from Lavandula angustifolia is widely used for its calming properties.

  • I love the scent of Lavandula angustifolia in the summer.

Synonyms

English lavender
vsLavandula angustifolia
3.6

A small fragrant shrub with purple flowers grown for dried flowers and oil

is the scientific botanical name for that exact species
Lavandula officinalis
vsLavandula angustifolia
  • Specialized
7.5

A small Mediterranean shrub with purple flowers that smell pleasant and are used in perfume and small scented bags

names a specific species rather than the general shrub

How Fragrant

Lavandula latifolia
  • Specialized
8.4
Lavandula angustifolia
  • Specialized
9.1
Lavandula officinalis
  • Specialized
7.5
Lavandula stoechas
  • Specialized
8.9

Surface Forms

Lavandula angustifolia singular
Lavandula angustifolias plural

Morphology

Lavandula + angustifolia

The scientific name is compositional: 'Lavandula' identifies the lavender genus and 'angustifolia' is a Latin epithet meaning 'narrow‑leaved' (i.e. a descriptive species name). Thus, if a learner knows both constituents, the meaning 'narrow‑leaved Lavandula / English lavender' is directly derivable; (though in practice the Latin epithet may be unknown to many learners).

Etymology

Lavandula angustifolia may come from old words: Lavandula from 'to wash' and angustifolia from 'narrow leaves'. People used this small shrub with purple flowers in baths and perfumes, so Lavandula angustifolia, called 'English lavender', is known today for its strong, calming scent.