When you think of lavender, you probably think about Provence. But did you know that lavender grows in Calabria?Near the border of Calabria and Basilicata, in the shadow of the Pollino National Park, you'll find il Parco della Lavanda.Lavender in Calabria with a Wild PastThis isn’t just any lavender. The star of the park is a rare, native species called Lavanda Loricata, named after the iconic pino loricato (Bosnian pine) that grows in the surrounding mountains. Once nearly extinct due to ...
