What is another word for lavandula?

Pronunciation: [lavˈandjʊlə] (IPA)

Lavandula is a genus of flowering plants that are known for their fragrant flowers and essential oils. The most commonly known species of Lavandula is Lavender, but there are many different types of Lavandula plants that exist. Some of the synonyms for Lavandula include L. angustifolia, L. officinalis, and L. stoechas. L. angustifolia is commonly known as English Lavender, L. officinalis is known as Common Lavender, and L. stoechas is known as French Lavender. Other types of Lavandula plants include Spanish Lavender, Italian Lavender, and Portuguese Lavender. Each type of Lavandula plant has its unique characteristics, fragrance, and medicinal properties that make them valuable in different ways.

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What are the hyponyms for Lavandula?

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What are the holonyms for Lavandula?

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Usage examples for Lavandula

The essential oil of lavandula latifolia, admirably promotes the growth of the hair when weakly, or falling off.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
Although it is only during comparatively recent years that the cultivation of lavender in this country has been sufficiently extensive to raise it to the dignity of a recognized industry, dried lavender flowers have been used as a perfume from the days of the Romans, who named the flower lavandula, from the use to which it was applied by them in scenting the water for the bath.
"Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch"
Sidney Heath

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