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Laurus nobilis (Sweet Bay).—Foliage aromatic and much used 
for flavouring confectionery, figs, sardines, &c. Laurus Sassa 
fras is N. American “ Spice Bush,” having perfumed leaves 
and aromatic bark. The “ Cherry Laurel ” is Cerasus Lauro- 
Cerasus, and its prussic acid-like odorous leaves are now and 
then used in flavouring, also as insecticides. 
Lavender (Lavandula vera, L. spika, L. stachys).—Very abundant 
as a wild plant in Spain, where it is called “ Romero Santo.” 
Largely grown at Mitcham, Surrey, and elsewhere in England, 
the oil being exported and made into Lavender water, Eau de 
Cologne, &c. M‘Donald says that the Queen is very fond of 
Lavender water, and has it specially distilled for her, the 
essential oil of Lavender being infused in pure spirits of wine. 
Lavender is now largely cultivated in Australia and New 
Zealand. 
Lawsonia inermis (see Henna). 
Lign Aloes (AquilariaAgallocha).—Also known as “ Wood Aloes.” 
Lilac (Syringa persica). 
Lilium candidum (White Lily).—This and many other species 
bear perfumed flowers, some, as L. auratum, being too strongly 
scented for indoor uses. 
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis).—One of the sweetest 
and most exquisite of all our native flowers. 
Lindera sericea (see Benzoin). 
Mace (see Myristica). 
Magnolia (Magnolia fcetida and other species).—The Yulan or 
Water Lily Tree of China and Japan, M. Fuscata, and others 
have highly perfumed flowers. 
Malva Moschata (Musk Mallow). 
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound).—Aromatic herb used in cough 
lozenges and other confections. 
Matricaria Chamomila (Chamomile).—The flower-heads are used 
in medicinal stupes and infusions with advantage. 
Matthioli bicornis (Night Scented Stock). 
Meadow Sweet (Spiraea Ulmaria). 
Mentha, various species (see Mint).—“Menthol ” is a product of 
this genus. 
Mignonette (Reseda odorata).—A sweet-scented annual from N. 
Africa, highly esteemed for its odour. There are many other 
species, but none so sweet as this. 
