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Lavandula pinnata, lavender
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Lavandula pinnata, lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asterid Eudicot Labiatae Lamiaceae Lamiales Lavandula Lavender Lilac Oleaceae Purple Scent Syringa Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Lavander Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: "Lavandula pinnata: The Enchanting Lavender - A Botanical Marvel" 2.. This exquisite illustration showcases Lavandula pinnata, commonly known as lavender, a beloved flowering plant in the Lamiaceae, or mint, family. The plant is depicted in full bloom, displaying its characteristic purple, lilac-hued flowers that emit a sweet, soothing scent. Lavandula pinnata is an angiosperm, a type of flowering plant that produces seeds enclosed in an ovary. As a dicot, it belongs to the Eudicotyledons, a large group of flowering plants characterized by two seed leaves (cotyledons) and net-like veins in their leaves. The plant is further classified under the order Lamiales, within the clade Asterids, which includes a vast array of flowering plants such as syringa (lilac) and other members of the Lamiaceae family. The botanical illustration reveals the intricate details of Lavandula pinnata's inflorescence, with its spike-like arrangement of flowers, each borne on a slender stalk. The labiate, or two-lipped, flowers are typical of the Lamiaceae family, with their upper lip forming a hood and the lower lip split into three lobes. Lavandula pinnata is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for centuries for its fragrant essential oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. Its calming scent and therapeutic properties have made it a cherished plant in gardens and natural remedies alike. This beautiful illustration, held in the Botany Library Plate Collection at the Natural History Museum in London, offers a captivating glimpse into the botanical world of Lavandula pinnata and its enchanting allure.
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