Jerusalem sage
Salvia hierosolymitana
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has dark pink or reddish flowers.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked as a vegetable with rice and meat. They are chopped and added to soups and stews or as a pot herb.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lessaineh