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lavender /lav·en·der/ (lav´en-der) 1. any plant of the genus Lavandula. 2. a preparation of the flowers of L. angustifolia or of the lavender oil extracted from them; used for loss of appetite, dyspepsia, nervousness, and insomnia; also widely used in folk medicine. lavender, n Latin names: Lavandula officinalis, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula stoechas; part used: flowers; uses: sedative, anxiolytic, insomnia, appetite stimulant, aromatherapy; precautions: CNS depression. Also called aspic, echter lavendel, English lavender, esplieg, French lavender, garden lavender, lavanda, lavande commun, lavandin, nardo, Spanish lavender, spigo, spike lavender, or true lavender. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The English lavenders are the bluest types, while Spanish and French varieties have stronger violet tones. For instance, the movements and spaces of gold, pink, and lavender peeking from behind an orange screen put my mind on frolicking when I looked at Holiday; the lavenders, beiges, browns, and olives framed by brilliant blue had me imagining Big Sur and Baja as I gazed at Shore Drive; and the Neapolitan colors of Creamsicle had visions of the Good Humor man dancing in my head. The most commonly planted lavenders are native to elevations of more than 2,000 feet - in the lower French Alps - and are hardy to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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