Lavandula stoechas
Definition
Noun: * A Mediterranean shrub (Lavandula stoechas) of the mint family, characterized by greyish foliage and compact flower heads topped with conspicuous, often purple, bracts.
Usage
- is a popular ornamental plant in drought-tolerant gardens.
- The essential oil from has a different aroma profile than that of common lavender.
- Botanists study the unique bract structure of .
Advanced Usage
- Common Names: In gardening and horticulture, is commonly referred to by names like Spanish lavender, French lavender, or topped lavender, which describe its origin and distinctive flower appearance.
Variants and Related Words
- Lavender (n): The common name for plants of the genus .
- Bract (n): A modified leaf associated with a flower, often colorful and conspicuous in .
Synonyms
- Spanish lavender
- French lavender
- Topped lavender
Related Terms
- Lamiaceae (n): The mint family, to which this plant belongs.
- Ornamental plant (n): A plant grown for decorative purposes.
- Essential oil (n): A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants.
Noun
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shrubby greyish lavender of southwestern Europe having usually reddish-purple flowers
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