| Common Name | |
| Scientific Name | Salvia officinalis |
| Type | plant |
| Sub-population Note |
| NCBI Tax ID | 38868 |
| GBIF ID | 2927004 |
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| Description | Salvia officinalis, common sage or 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 been naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of culinary use, and in modern times it has been used as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "sage" is also used for closely related species and cultivars. |
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| Reference | NCBI Taxonomy ID: 38868 |
| URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?id=38868 |
Record ID: 82
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