Lavandula × intermedia—A Bastard Lavender or a Plant of Many Values? Part I. Biology and Chemical Composition of Lavandin
Journal: Molecules
Year: 2023

This review article is the first in a series that provides an overview of the biology, chemistry, biological effects, and applications of <i>Lavandula × intermedia</i> (lavandin, LI). Despite its prevalence in cultivation and on the essential oil market, lavandin has received limited attention from the scientific community. Remarkably more attention is paid to <i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> (LA), which is commonly regarded as the superior lavender and has been extensively researched. Our goal is