English or toothed lavender (Lavandula dentata)!
Called 'spicanarda' or 'lavanna' in dialect; fragrant purple flowers and toothed leaves.
Want to know more? Here are some interesting facts:
Inedible; flowers used for perfume and for relaxing and soothing essential oils. Historical facts about lavender Origins and ancient use: Its origins are uncertain, speculated to be Arabia or North Africa. The Egyptians used it in mummification ointments; Tutankhamun's tomb was still scented with lavender at the time of its discovery. Name and baths: The name 'lavender' comes from the Latin 'lavare' because the Romans used its bunches to perfume bath water. Middle Ages: Monks spread it throughout Europe and in the Middle Ages it was used for its healing and disinfectant properties. It was believed that it could drive away evil spirits. Perfumery: In Elizabethan times the first English lavender perfume, 'The Lavender', was born. Pharmacy and aromatherapy: Its healing properties were extensively studied in the 20th century by René Maurice Gattefossé, considered the father of modern aromatherapy, after one of his accidents led him to discover the plant's soothing properties. Folk traditions: Lavender was believed to bring good luck and protect against misfortune. An ear was used during weddings to propitiate fertility. Modern use: Today it is used to perfume linen, as scented sachets in drawers, and in cosmetics, herbal medicine, phytotherapy and aromatherapy. Harvest time: The best time to harvest English lavender in Sicily is between mid-June and the end of July, when the flowers are fully open but not yet blossomed. Flowering can start at the end of June and lasts until mid-July. The ideal days for harvesting are sunny days, so that the flowers are dry and not damp. Peak flowering period: Mid-June to the end of July. Ideal time for harvesting: When the flowers are fully open but not yet wilted. Preferable conditions: Sunny days to ensure that the flowers are dry.
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