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)