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Lavender is thought to have come from the Mediterranean, India and the Middle East. Its origins was about 2500 years ago. A plant belonging to the family of mint, lavender is prized for its sweet flowery scent, and beauty and variety of uses. Lavender was given the name "Nardus" by the Greeks, who gave it the name Naarda after the Syrian city. Nard, or "spikenard," it is known as one of the holy herbs used to produce the Holy scent and is also mentioned in the Bible, among other places, in the "Song of Solomon." The Latin word "lavare," which means "to wash," is where lavender gets its name.Its flowers are usually purple, but they can also be white or pink. The hue to light purple or violet is also referred to as lavender. There are 25-30 different species of lavender known to exist.
