Salvia frigida

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is small and is 30 cm tall with its flowering stem. The leaves at the base are 6 cm long. They are hairy. The flowers are 2.5 cm across and white or pink. The grow in rings of 2-6.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 900-2,500 m above sea level

Countries/locations it is found in

Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sagir salba

Synonyms

Salvia gilliatii Turrill; Salvia oreades Schott & Kotschy ex Boiss.; Salvia spinulosa Montbret & Aucher ex Benth.;