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Sage

Salvia officinalis

Sage

About

Salvia officinalis (sage, also called garden sage, common sage, or culinary sage) is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "sage" is...

Family
Lamiaceae

How to use it

Sage is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant due to its beautiful blue to purplish flowers and grayish leaves, which can add a lovely touch to any landscape.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Sage
Slug
sage
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Salvia
Species
officinalis
Category
Herb
Wikidata QID
Q1111359
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
48

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