Carnuntum Jahrbuch 2019, pp. 59-72, 2020/10/13
Zeitschrift für Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des Donauraumes
Lavender and oleander, nowadays plants which are seen as symbolic of the Mediterranean south, have never been subjected to a thorough investigation in the field of classical studies. This current study aims to fill that gap. It further addresses the question of whether lavender and oleander are suitable for use in reconstructed ancient gardens and as ornamental plants in archaeological parks in our geographical region.
