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Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Lamiaceae

Native to the European continent, this perennial woody shrub with lilac flowers, is also called common lavender, true lavender, garden lavender, English lavender or narrow-leaved lavender. Lavender has antiseptic properties and can be used to treat anxiety, nervous exhaustion and headaches. It is commercially cultivated for extracting its essential oil that is used to make high quality perfumes and cosmetics. The flowers produce nectar that attracts honey bees, creating a highly appreciated honey.