Azure blue sage
Salvia lyrata

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. it grows 30-60 cm tall. The leaves at the base are in a ring. They are 10-20 cm long and have rounded lobes.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves can be used as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cancer root, Lanceleaf sage, Lyreleaf sage

Synonyms

Cunila lyrata (L.) Schrank; Salvia acaulis Vahl; and others