Are Lavandula Angustifolia and Lavender English in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Lavandula Angustifolia for Lavender English?

They are close relatives in the genus Lavandula, often substitutable with flavor adjustments.

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Lavandula Angustifolia vs Lavender English

Lavandula angustifolia · Lavandula angustifolia

Lavandula Angustifolia

Lavandula angustifolia

D No Clinical Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Lavandula
Primary use: culinary

Lavandula angustifolia, formerly L. officinalis, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean basin. Its common names include lavender, true lavender and English lavender ; also garden lavender, common lavender and narrow-leaved lavender.

Lavender English

Lavandula angustifolia

C Limited Evidence

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Lavandula
Primary use: aromatic

At a glance

· Same genus (Lavandula) — close relatives, often substitutable.
· Primary use differs — Lavandula Angustifolia: culinary; Lavender English: aromatic.
· Evidence tiers — Lavandula Angustifolia: D; Lavender English: C.