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Tell me about lavender plants.
Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World and is found from Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia to southeast India.
What are the different types of lavender plants?
List of the Primary Types of LavenderEnglish Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) ...French Lavender or Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) ...French Lavender (Lavandula dentata) ...Portuguese Lavender (Lavandula latifolia) ...Egyptian Lavender (Lavandula multifida)
What places are famous for lavender plants?
Valensole Plauteau is located in the south of France and their lavender fields cover over 300 square miles. The best time to visit in during the blooming season in July.
Are lavender plants safe to eat?
As a member of the same family as many of our most popular herbs, it is not surprising that lavender is edible and that it's use in food preparation is also returning. Flowers and leaves can be used fresh, and both buds and stems can be used dried.
What variety of lavender is best for cooking?
Although most varieties of lavender can be used in cooking, some varieties are more widely used, such as Lavandula angustifolia, particularly 'Munstead' (USDA zones 5 through 8). These lavenders have the sweetest fragrance among all species of lavender, which creates flavor in cooking
How is lavender used in cooking?
Grind the lavender in a herb or coffee grinder or mash it with mortar and pestle. The spikes and leaves of culinary lavender can be used in most dishes in place of rosemary in most recipes.
What foods is lavender good for cooking with?
Lavender's sweet, fragrant flavor complements a range of foods, both sweet and savory. Ingredients lavender goes well with include strawberries, blueberries, pears, lemon, orange, honey, sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, black pepper, and chocolate.
What are the health benefits of lavender oil?
What Are Possible Health Benefits of Lavender?May Help Improve Sleep. ...Could Help Treat Skin Blemishes. ...May Offer a Natural Remedy for Pain. ...Reduce Blood Pressure and Heart Rate. ...Could Relieve Asthma Symptoms. ...Lessens Menopausal Hot Flashes. ...Help Combat Fungus Growth. ...Potentially Promotes Hair Growth.

Question: Are there any side effects
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any side effects of lavender oil?