Lamiaceae FAMILY Least Concern

Lavandula multifida

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Lavandula multifida is a short-lived perennial plant with stems that become woody near the base and can persist. It usually grows around 30 - 50cm tall[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental, there are some named forms[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ]. Lavandula multifida is a common plant in much of its range. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2004)[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeMediterranean - Portugal, Spain, Italy, and through the African Mediterraneal from Moroco to Egypy and northern Sudan

HabitatOpen, stony habitats, often on disturbed ground near human habitations, where it can survive grazing; at elevations from sea level to 1,500 metres[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ].