Lavandula pubescens
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLavandula pubescens, the downy lavender, is a species of flowering, aromatic herbaceous shrub in the family Lamiaceae. Its native range is from the SE. Mediterranean to the Western Arabian Peninsula.
Description
A shrub in the Lamiaceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten fresh with bread.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten fresh with bread.
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Medicinal Uses
Lavandula pubescens is one of five Lavandula species growing wild in Yemen. The plant is used in Yemeni traditional medicine, where it is believed to have sedative, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-depressive, anti-amnesia, and anti-obesity properties.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Middle East, Yemen,
Also Known As
Feheh
References (1)
- Al-Fatimi, M. A., Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected and Used in Southern Yemen. Research Square. University of Aden. p 21
