The current status of taxonomy, morphology and breeding of lavender

The review of modern taxonomy, morphology, and the breeding methods of lavender is given in the article. The modern botanical classification of the genus Lavandula L. is given according to the international Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) with indication of obsolete species names and their synonyms. The differences in the biochemical composition of the essential oils of various species of lavender are shown. The detailed description of the plant morphology on the example of the narrow-leaved lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.) is given. The breeding methods of lavender, including intra- and interspecific hybridization and clone breeding, are shown.