Salvia
Salvia is a genus in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is one of three genera commonly referred to as Sage. Sage generally means common sage (Salvia officinalis). This genus includes shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Different species of sage are grown as herbs and as ornamental plants. The ornamental species are commonly referred to by their scientific name Salvia.
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References and other websites
- A Book of Salvias: Sages for Every Garden by Betsy Clebsch, Timber Press, 1997, ISBN 0-88192-369-9. An excellent reference on salvias. Also, an updated (2004 edition) is available.
- [1] Archived 2006-09-03 at the Wayback Machine ITIS 32680 2002-09-06
- Akhondzadeh S, Noroozian M, Mohammadi M. R. 2003, Salvia Officinalis extract in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease: A double blind and placebo-controlled trial. British Journal of Pharmacology, Vol. 140, p22P-22P, 1/2p
Salvia Media
Salvia tingitana flower in Behbahan
Male digger bee probing a male-stage flower of Salvia hierosolymitana. The stamens deposit pollen on the bee's back.
A female mountain carpenter bee robbing nectar from pineapple sage salvia without providing pollination services. The last scene played at one-fourth speed.
Patch of Dominican sage (Salvia dominica) growing in Israel
Salvia farinacea × Salvia longispicata Template:Tdes 'Balsalmisp'
Woodland sage (Salvia nemorosa) in Austria
Salvia × sylvestris 'Mainacht'
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