Golden sage
Salvia africana-lutea

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 2 m tall. The stems have orange dots. The leaves have stalks and are thick textured. They are covered with grey hairs. The flowers are in clusters. There are several flowers in rings of two. The flowers are reddish brown or golden brown.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is often on coastal dunes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in cooking to flavour foods, especially fish. They are also used for tea drinks. The flower nectar is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring, leaves - tea, flowers - nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bergtea, Duinesalie, Saliebos, Teeboom, Veldsalie, Wildesalie

Synonyms

Salvi aurea;