Salvia virgata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSalvia virgata (wand sage, southern meadow sage) is a perennial plant that is native to Asia and southeastern Europe. It is considered a noxious weed in many parts of the world. S. virgata is sometimes included within Salvia pratensis. Flowers grow in whorls of 4–6 with a blue-violet corolla (rarely white) that is 1 to 2 centimetres (0.39 to 0.79 in) long. The ovate to oblong leaves are dull green on the top surface, with the underside covered with glands and thick hairs.
Description
An herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae family native to Mediterranean regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea, and the flowers are used as a spice in soup.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are used as a spice in soup.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Central Asia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye,
Also Known As
Devetabani, Fatmanaotu, Kir kekigi
References (5)
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- Kargioglu, M. et al, 2010, Traditional Uses of Wild Plants in the Middle Aegean Region. Human Ecology 38:429-450
- Senkardes, I & Tuzlaci, E., 2016, Wild Edible Plants of Southern Part of Nevsehir inTurkey. Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 20:34-43
