Salvia verbenaca

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Salvia verbenaca, also known as Wild Clary or Wild Sage, is a tall (up to 70 cm) perennial herb with hairy stems and branches that erectly sprawl out. Its leaves are basal and toothed that vary from 3-10 cm long. It has soft purple to violet flowers in mid summer. It can be found growing wildly in meadows in the eastern half of the United States.

Uses

Wild Clary is used widely to flavor cooked foods. The leaves can be eaten raw, cooked, or fried.

Resources

  • http://www.ibiblio.org/pfaf/cgi-bin/arr_html?Salvia+verbenaca
  • http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Salvia~verbenaca
  • http://www.floralimages.co.uk/psalviverbe.htm
  • http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SAVE12


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