Lavandula dentata var. candicans
Gray French Lavender
Also known as: Lavandula dentata f. persicina Maire ex Upson & S.Andrews
- Lavandula dentata f. persicina Maire ex Upson & S.Andrews
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Lavandula dentata var. candicans
Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, Lavandula dentata var. candicans (commonly known as gray French lavender) is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Lavandula dentata, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Ethiopia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Verde, Spain
Base Species & Variations