Species
Salvia officinalis
Etymology
officinalis: From the Latin officina shortened from opificina which originally meant 'workshop' but later came to mean a monastic storeroom, herb-room or pharmacy. Refers to the plant's real or perceived medicinal value.
Common Name(s)
sage
Authority
Salvia officinalis L.
Family
Lamiaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
Violet / Purple
Year Naturalised
1989
Origin
Mediterranean
Reason For Introduction
Agricultural
This page last updated on 21 May 2010