Lamiaceae FAMILY Least Concern

Lavandula pubescens

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Lavandula pubescens is an evergreen perennial pl;ant with stems that become woody near the base. The erect stems branch frequently and are around 30 - 60cm tall, occasionally reaching 100cm[ 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, for use as a medicine and for various other purposes. It has been suggested to have commercial possibilities as an antioxidant and antifungal in foods, especially oils. Lavandula pubescens is common through most of its range. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' 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 RangeSoutheastern Mediterranean to the Arabian Peninsula, also in Iran

HabitatOpen rocky and stony habitats and wadi beds in arid and desert areas, and amongst volcanic rocks, lava flows and on granite and sandstone; at elevations from 300 metres below sea level near the DeadSea, to 2,700 metres above sea level[ 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 ].