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Salvia judaica

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Clary, Judean sage

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Salvia judaica is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is a perennial commonly called Judean sage that is native to Mediterranean woodlands and shrublands, with violet flowers blooming from April to June.

Description

An herb of the Lamiaceae family found in Mediterranean climates.

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Edible Uses

The fresh leaves are cooked and used as stuffing.

Traditional Uses

The fresh leaves are cooked and used as stuffing.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East,

Also Known As

Lisan al-thawr, Lsaineh

References (2)

  • Al-Ismail, A. et al, 2007, Antioxidant Activities of some Edible Wild Mediterranean Plants. Ital. J. Food Sci. n. 3, vol. 19 - 2007 287
  • Al-Qura'n, S. A., 2010, Ethnobotanical and Ecological Studies of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International 1(4):231-243

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