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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

Question: How is it used
Self-contained rewrite: How is lavender used in cooking?