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Herbs and flowers
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Lavender, Lavandula
officinalis
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Family of labiateae
This labiate, not very common in the Apennines, grows in very dry and
marly grounds, while it is commonly cultivated.
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Use
The infusion had diuretic properties; the spikes, if closed in
small sacks of cloth, can be used to scent linen or wardrobes and
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Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini Translated by Gianna Toni |
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