Life SciencesBotanyHorticultural SciencesEconomic BotanyPlant SystematicsPlant TaxonomyBotanical GardensBotanical IllustrationEssential Oil PlantsBotanical IdentificationGenus DescriptionGenus IdentificationMedicinal Plant TaxonomyTaxonomic Literature ReviewTaxonomic Monographs
Long prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide. This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. It treats 39 species and their cultivars and hybrids, presenting their taxonomy, distribution, and the history of their cultivation. With several useful appendices, as well as chapters on cultivation, propagation, and pests and diseases, The Genus Lavandula is a comprehensive and authoritative account of this important genus. Exquisite paintings from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, complement the text.