Any of about 20 species of evergreen shrubs that make up the genus Lavandula in the mint family, the needles, leaves, and flowers of which contain scented oil glands.

• 唇形科薰衣草属约20种常绿灌木的通称，其散发香气的油腺嵌在花、叶和茎的细小星状毛之间。