French lavender, Fringed lavender, Toothed lavender
Lavandula dentata
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1-1.5 m high. The leaves are grey-green. The stems are slightly downy. The leaves have deep teeth. The flowers are pale purple and in spikes 2.5-5 cm long. They are on long stems above the leaves.
There are about 28 Lavandula species.
Where it is found
A warm temperate plant. It grows in dry rocky places. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Kyneton Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Europe, France, Italy, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Portugal, Spain
How it is used for food
The leaves are used to make a liqueur.
Edible parts
Herb, leaves - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cantueso, Halhal