Herb
Lavandula × intermedia
C tier
Lavandula × intermedia is the botanical name for lavandin hybrids—tall, sterile, oil-rich plants between English and spike lavender. Chemistry skews camphor-heavy relative to pure angustifolia. Treat as lavandin in the kitchen: generally not for shortbread. Useful knowledge when reading plant tags so you do not harvest the wrong hedge for dinner.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Experimental SavouryFragranceNot Standard Baking
Traits
CamphorCamphor LeanHigh Yield OilHybridLavandin HybridLimited CulinaryTall Spike
History
FR
Natural and farmed hybrids between angustifolia and latifolia were recognised in Provence.
FR
Named intermedia clones underpinned modern lavandin agriculture.
Botanical labels used L. × intermedia on nursery lavandin plants.
Culinary guides cited the hybrid name when explaining soapy lavender failures.