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Lavandula stoechas
French lavender, Topped lavender, Butterfly lavender
Contains camphor and fenchone up to 60 percent combined. Neurotoxic, especially in children.
Contraindicated in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 6, and individuals with a history of epilepsy.
Avoid application near the face and respiratory pathways of children.
Markedly different from true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), chemistry and safety profile are opposite.
| Fenchone | 30.0 – 41.0 % |
| Camphor | 15.0 – 28.0 % |
| 1,8-Cineole | 6.0 – 14.0 % |
| α-Pinene | 1.0 – 5.0 % |
| Camphene | 0.5 – 4.0 % |
Lavandula stoechas has spike-shaped flowers with purple bract 'flags' on top, easily recognizable.
Grows wild in Spain, Portugal, southern France, North Africa, and parts of Turkey.
Family Lamiaceae.
Also called 'butterfly lavender' for the flower shape. The name 'French lavender' is sometimes misapplied, true French lavender is Lavandula × intermedia (lavandin) or Lavandula angustifolia grown in France.
Not a substitute for true lavender in aromatherapy, safety profile is completely different.