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Lavender
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Lavandula

LavenderShrub

Introduction to the Lavender Plant The lavender plant is a well-known aromatic flowering plant valued for its fragrant flowers, silvery-green foliage, and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. Belonging to the genus Lavandula within the Lamiaceae family, lavender includes several species and cultivars cultivated for ornamental, traditional, and practical purposes. Lavender plants are […]

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusLavandula
NativeAfrica
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Lavandula.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeAngiosperms
FamilyLamiaceae
Binomial NameLavandula
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameLavender
Life FormShrub
Growth HabitShrub

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeAngiosperms
FamilyLamiaceae
Binomial NameLavandula
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameLavender
Life FormShrub

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.