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Lavender
= Ecological Role – Producer
= Carrier Medium – Pollen
= Synthetic Modifier – Stimulants / Relaxants
= Ecological Outcome – Changing organism behavior
= Description – Aromatic herb commonly used to flavor other foods.
- Kingdom: Plantae
· Scientific name: Lavandula angustifolia,
· Habit: Flower
· Duration: Perennial
· Sex: Monoecious
- Lifespan: 5 to 10 years
· Germination: 2 weeks
· Maturation: 3 to 9 months
· Mature Height: 20 to 24 inches
· Growth Rate:
- Flower:
· Bloom Time: June to July
· Circadian Rhythm: Diurnal
· Abundance: High
· Size:
· Color: Blue, Violet, Lilac
· Scent:
· Nectar Abundance: High
- Leaf:
· Size: Small
· Color: Milky Green
- Pollinator:
· Insect: Honeybee, Bumblebee, Butterfly,
- Pest:
· Insect: Aphid, Whitefly, Spittle bug
· Fungus: Root rot
- Essential Oil: Lavender
· Anti-Inflammatory:
· Antiseptic:
· Relaxant: Decreases insomnia, anxiety and depression
· Insect Repellent: mosquitoes
- Culture:
· Soil: Dry, well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.
· Sun: Full sun
- Conservation Status: G5 (Secure)