| Lavandula lanata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Lavandula |
| Species: | L. lanata |
| Binomial name | |
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Lavandula lanata Boiss. |
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Lavandula lanata is a shrubby lavender species native to southern Spain. It is noted for the pronounced silver woolly hairs on its leaves. The flowers are borne on narrow spikes, and are a deep violet purple. It is occasionally cultivated for its attractive appearance.