Salvia aurita

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a softly woody base. There can be one or several stems. It grows 1.2 m tall. It can be hairy. The leaves can vary in shape. They are broadly oval and 4-8 cm long by 2.5-5 cm wide. There can be up to 15 rings of flowers.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The root is eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Salvia lasiostachys Benth.; Salvia pallidiflora Skan; Salvia pallidifolia Skan; Salvia peglerae Skan; Salvia sylvicola Burch. ex Benth.;