Variety traits

Peduncle — Spanish lavender

Lavandula stoechas L.

The peduncle of Spanish lavender is the stem from the last node to the base of the inflorescence, with a length ranging from 3 to 30 cm, serving as a key diagnostic trait for taxonomy and selecting the intended use of the crop.

In the reference 24 varieties crop French lavender, where this is mentioned in the description.

Peduncle length serves as an important morphological criterion for distinguishing subspecies: in Lavandula stoechas subsp. stoechas, they are typically short and comparable in length to the inflorescence itself, whereas in Lavandula stoechas subsp. pedunculata, they significantly exceed its size.

In ornamental gardening, preference is given to forms with short peduncles for compactness and resistance to lodging, while varieties with long and sturdy peduncles are valued in floriculture for cut flowers. Anatomically, the peduncles of this species are characterized by soft tissues and a high density of glandular trichomes.

General information about the subject — on the page Peduncle.

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Varieties of French 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.