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=Favorite or Interesting Plant=

= Scientific Name: Lavandula =

General description of this plant: Lavandula belongs to a genus of 39 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. And it origins from the Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean region, and southwest Asia to southeast India. In addition, this genus are cultivated extensively in temperate climates as decorative plants. At the same time, it also commercially for the extraction of essential oils. Therefore, people can easily see them in garden and landscapes. 

Most interesting thing(s) about this plant: The most interesting thing of this plant is it's special application. Lavender flowers can do dry flowers and accessories. The scented flowers and flower buds of Lavender can make incense pot and sachets. So, we can put the Lavender flowers sachets inside the bag or the wardrobe, which can make the dress with a faint scent even preventing bug eat by moth. It is amazing for this kind of beautiful flower can extract the essential oil of lavender, and lavender essential oil can be used as a fungicide and aromatherapy essential oil.



A story about me and this plant: When I was young, my father took me to travel in Provence, French. When a large lavender field initially appeared in front of me, I immediately had a good mood and then I took a lot of photos in the lavender flower fields, Moreover, I began to like the fragrance of lavender flowers. I also learned lots of knowledge of lavender including its extensive use from the local tourist guider. After that, I fell in love with lavender. Therefore, I have a lot of decorations made of lavender, especially my teddy bear, it is also the lavender inside, which are accompanied with me everyday.

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