''Lavandula pedunculata'', commonly called French lavender, is a species of

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in the

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Lamiaceae The Lamiaceae ( ) or Labiatae are a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint, deadnettle or sage family. Many of the plants are aromatic in all parts and include widely used culinary herbs like basil, mint, rosemary, sage, savory ...

. It is known for its butterfly-like, narrow petals that emerge from the top of its narrow stalk. ''L. pedunculata'' is native to

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and western

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. There are five subspecies of L. pedunculata: * ''Lavandula pedunculata'' subsp. ''atlantica'' (Braun-Blanq.) Romo * ''Lavandula pedunculata'' subsp. ''cariensis'' (Boiss.) Upson & S.Andrews * ''Lavandula pedunculata'' subsp. ''lusitanica'' (Chaytor) Franco * ''Lavandula pedunculata'' subsp. ''pedunculata'' * ''Lavandula pedunculata'' subsp. ''sampaiana'' (Rozeira) Franco

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pedunculata Flora of the Mediterranean Basin {{Lamiaceae-stub