Salvia aurita var. galpinii
(Skan) Hedge
Sage
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSalvia aurita (African valley sage) is a herbaceous perennial shrub native to South Africa (the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern Provinces) and Eswatini. It is found growing on streambanks. It grows to 1.2 m (3.9 ft) tall, with numerous blue, white, and lilac flowers growing in whorls on short racemes.
Description
A subtropical herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) with aromatic leaves used for flavoring.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavoring agent.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
References (1)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/
