Fun facts about Lavender •The name Lavender comes from the Latin verb, "lavare," which means to wash •Lavender comes from the same family as mint •Over 2500 years ago, lavender was used in ancient Egypt during the mummification process •Back in the Elizabethan times, when baths weren't common practice, lavender was used to perfume clothes and bed linen •The scent of lavender deters mice, flies, mosquitoes and other pests from the area •Lavender oil can be used to soothe aching muscles and joints, reduce anxiety and stress, and to induce sleep •It is a commonly used ingredient in potpourri •Nectar from lavender plants are used to make high quality honey •In the language of flowers, lavender can mean devotion, luck, success, happiness or distrust •Lavender plants don't produce seeds; propagation is done by cutting or root divisions •Most lavender plants are blue or purple, but there are some varieties that come in pink and yellow Source: https://www.growerdirect.com/fun-facts-about-lavender —————————————————— #ischuttsphotography #lavender #plants #medicinalherbs #closeupphotography #ig_shotz #insta_flowers #ig_flowers #nikon #flowers #insta_flowers #beautifulplants #purple #ig_flower #amazingearth #ig_flowers https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx7yUXZgbzh/?igshid=z4wm3bhstti
