Lavandula officinalis

Definitions of Lavandula officinalis
  1. noun
    aromatic Mediterranean shrub widely cultivated for its lilac flowers which are dried and used in sachets
    synonyms: English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia
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    type of:
    lavender
    any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowers; widely cultivated
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