Salvia nilotica
Juss. ex jacq.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSalvia nilotica is a perennial shrub growing in the eastern African highlands from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe, between 900 and 3,600 m (3,000 and 11,800 ft) elevation. It has many creeping rhizomes and stems about 60–90 cm (24–35 in) tall. The small flowers, in whorls of 6–8, range from purple to rose to white.
Description
A tropical herb in the mint family with leaves suitable for brewing tea.
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Edible Uses
Leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Shokoksa
References (1)
- Vagionas, K., et al, 2007, Chemical analysis of edible aromatic plants growing in Tanzania. Food Chemistry 105 (2007) 1711-1717
