Lavender - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - The lavenders (Lavandula) are a genus of 39 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae.
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Lavender - Many people appreciate lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, or Lavandula officinalis) for its fragrance, used in soaps, shampoos, and sachets for scenting clothes.
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/lavender-000260.htm
Lavender [NCCAM Herbs at a Glance] - Basic information on lavender, including common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources to learn more. From the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/lavender/