Lavandula mairei

Botanical Description

Lavandula mairei is an evergreen perennial plant with stems that become woody near the base. It forms a dome-shaped, leafy bush around40 - 50cm tall, occasionally to 80cm[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ]. The variety Lavandula mairei antiatlantica is somewhat larger, and can be more than 100cm tall[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a flavouring in tea. Lavandula mairei is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2004)[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ].