Lavandula is a genus of the mint family, Lamiaceae. There are about 115 types of lavender and the most widely cultivated species is Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender), which has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cosmetics. It is the most famous type and is said to be native to the Mediterranean region, but is now primarily grown in England. The species name angustifolia is Latin for “narrow leaf”. Lavender was first mentioned in England in 1301, in the records of the Merton Prioiry, as being used to raise money for King Edward I. Queen Victoria took an interest…
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