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Sage
Salvia splendens

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 90 cm tall. The leaves are oval or triangle shaped and 3-7 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. There are 2-6 flowers in a group.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brazil, Central America, China, Nepal, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers, caution


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Lwang phul

Synonyms

Salvia brasiliensis Spreng.; Salvia colorans Benth.; Salvia issanchou auct.; and others