Lamiaceae FAMILY Near Threatened

Lavandula tenuisecta

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Lavandula tenuisecta is an evergreen perennial plant with stems that become woody near the base. Much branched from the base, the erect stems are 20 - 40cm tall, occasionally to 50cm[ 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 medicine. Lavandula tenuisecta 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 ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeN. Africa - southwest and central Morocco

HabitatOpen rocky slopes and screes, gravel around stream beds; usually at elevaations from 1,800 - 2,500 metres[ 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 ].