Lavandula pedunculata
(Mill.) Cav.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLavandula pedunculata, commonly called Spanish Lavender or French lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is known for the tuft of two or three butterfly-like, narrow petals that emerge from the top of its ovoid head. L. pedunculata is native to Iberia, Morocco and western Turkey.
Description
A Mediterranean herb in the mint family with aromatic flowering aerial parts. The leaves and flowers are used as culinary flavorings and condiments.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers serve as condiments and are used as a flavoring for meat dishes.
Traditional Uses
The flowering aerial parts are used as a flavouring for meat dishes.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Mediterranean, Spain,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cantueso
References (2)
- Gonzalez, J. A., et al, 2011, The consumption of wild and semi-domesticated edible plants in the Arribes del Duero (Salamanca-Zamora, Spain): an ananalysis of traditional knowledge. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 58:991-1006
- Tardio, J., et al, Ethnobotanical review of wild edible plants in Spain. Botanical J. Linnean Soc. 152 (2006), 27-71
