Variety traits

Flower stalk — Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

The flower stalk of Lavandula angustifolia is a key morphological trait that determines productivity, suitability for mechanized harvesting, and the ornamental qualities of a cultivar.

In the reference 32 varieties crop English lavender, where this is mentioned in the description.

The length of the main flowering shoot of Lavandula angustifolia is an important breeding parameter, measured in centimeters at the full flowering stage using a sample of at least eight plants. Typical values range from 10–20 to 50 cm, with the height of the flower stalk always being evaluated in comparison with reference cultivars of a specific group.

This trait is of decisive importance for agronomy: it affects the convenience of mechanized harvesting by preventing lodging in cases of excessive length. Furthermore, the flower stalk is involved in the accumulation of essential oil, as essential oil-bearing trichomes develop on its surface, which directly impacts the yield of raw material per unit area.

General information about the subject — on the page Peduncle.

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Varieties of English lavender mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.