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Lavender

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Lavender
A likeness, affixed

8 June 2024

Lavandula angustifolia

87% certain

Family
Lamiaceae
Origin
Mediterranean basin
Bloom season
Early to mid summer
Colors
purple, violet, blue
Habitat
Dry, sunny slopes and herb gardens
Symbolism
Calm, devotion, and grace

A silver-leaved shrub with spikes of fragrant purple flowers used in scent, honey, and herbal medicine.

Care. Plant in full sun and sharply drained soil, and prune after flowering to keep a tight mound.

A note. English lavender's oil is still one of the most widely used botanical fragrances in the world.

Or perhaps

  • Sage — 12%
  • Wisteria — 3%

Notes on the photograph

Copied from the marks left by the camera.

Captured
Jun 8, 2024, 1:34 PM
Camera
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Lens
iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78
Focal length
6.9mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Shutter
1/1495s
ISO
80
Dimensions
4032 × 3024

Where it was found

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40.7420° N, 74.0109° W

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