Lavandula canariensis

Botanical Description

Lavandula canariensis is an erect, evergreen perennial plant with stems that are woody near the base[ 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 cultivated as an ornamental. Lavandula canariensis is widespread and at times common on the main island of Tenerife, though several subspecies on other islands are under some degree of threat (see below for more information). The species as a whole 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 ].