Salvia officinalis
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 commonly used in culinary applications, but it also has medicinal uses. It has been known to aid digestion and may have anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, its aromatic leaves can be used in potpourri or as a natural insect repellent in gardens.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Salvia officinalis
- Slug
- salvia-officinalis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Salvia
- Species
- officinalis
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 40
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