Lavender

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lavender

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Lavandula
2. What is the family?Lamiaceae
3. What is lavender and why does it smell so good?Lavender is a fragrant plant that belongs to the mint family. Its sweet, calming scent comes from special oils like linalool and linalyl acetate.
4. How did people use lavender in the past?Ancient Egyptians used lavender in embalming and perfumes. Romans washed in lavender and used it for laundry, and monks grew it for its cleaning and healing powers.

Anxiolytic: A substance that reduces anxiety.
Volatile Oils: Oils that evaporate easily at room temperature, carrying strong aromas.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.