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Lavandula angustifolia, common lavender
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Lavandula angustifolia, common lavender
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Asterid Common Eudicot Herb Labiatae Lamiaceae Lamiales Lavandula Lavender Lilac Oleaceae Purple Syringa Angiospermae Common Lavender Dicot Dicotyledon Lavandula Angustifolia Magnoliophyta True Lavender
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1. Title: "Lavandula angustifolia: The Enchanting Beauty of Common Lavender" 2. Subtitle: An Exquisite Botanical Illustration from the Natural History Museum, London 3. Discover the captivating allure of Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as common lavender, in this exquisite botanical illustration from the esteemed Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London. 4. This plate, a testament to the rich history of botanical art, showcases the intricate details of this beloved flowering plant. Lavandula angustifolia, a member of the Lamiaceae, Labiatae, and Oleaceae families, is also known as old English lavender, true lavender, or spike lavender. 5. As an eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledon, Lavandula angustifolia is part of the Magnoliophyta division, which includes flowering plants with seeds enclosed in an ovary. The plant's distinctive features include its lilac-hued, fragrant flowers arranged in spikes, and its narrow, gray-green leaves. 6. The illustration reveals the plant's elegant structure, from its slender stem and linear leaves to the delicate, tubular flowers that make up its showy inflorescence. The labelled parts of the plant, including the calyx, corolla, and stamens, provide a detailed anatomical guide to this species. 7. Lavandula angustifolia, native to the Old World, has long been cherished for its soothing fragrance and medicinal properties. Its essential oil, extracted from the flowers, has been used for centuries in perfumes, cosmetics, and traditional medicine. 8. This botanical illustration serves as a reminder of the beauty and complexity of the natural world, inviting us to appreciate the intricacies of Lavandula angustifolia and the rich history of botanical art.
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