Lavender
ラベンダー ・ Lavandula angustifolia
The traditional meaning of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, Lamiaceae) is “Silence and expectation.”
Flower meaning
Silence and expectation
Used in Roman bathing and washing; the name is generally traced to the Latin lavare, “to wash.”
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Lavandula angustifolia
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Typical color
- Lavender
- Season
- Early summer
About flower meanings
There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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