Culinary Lavender flower buds. Color: Purplish. Process: organic dry Lavender flower bud. Fragrance: robust, Lavender, & mild pine-like. Origin: France. Our variety of lavender buds have a higher oil content, as it is a cross between English lavender (L. Angustifolia) & spike lavender (L. Latifolia), cultivated in Spain & France. The rich, purple flower buds of our lavender can be used whole or cut, & in tea blends, custards, cakes, cookies, muffins, & other baked goods. Our lavender flowers carry aromatic properties that make them ideal in lotions, creams, & body butter. They are used extensively in household cleaners, potpourris, body sprays, body oils, perfumes, soaps, & lavender water. Folklore/Botanica: Lavender is known to be used in traditional medicine, magic spells of love, luck, protection, & prosperity. Note: this variety of lavender contains a strong aroma that gives the flowers a mild pine-like flavor, so use it sparingly in cooking, as you would rosemary or other strong-flavored herbs. DISCLAIMER in ACCORDANCE WITH THE US FDA REGULATIONS Our information on the use of this herb should never replace the care of a medical doctor. We are not medical professionals & are not claiming to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are providing information for educational purposes only, based on common & publicly accessible historical information on the herb. You must be 18-years or older to purchase any herb from our store. We recommend that you educate yourself about the use of this herb before purchasing it. BULK/WHOLESALE: please contact us if you need larger bulk or wholesale orders. IMPORTANT: the picture of the product in most cases are stock photos of the herb, the product description will be a near accurate description of the herb. Please expect variations in the color of the herb as this is a natural product. Premium Lavender Buds, Organic 2lb Bulk | Culinary Dry Flower Wholesale