:Common Name

Sage

:Scientific Name

:Introduction

Salvia officinalis, commonly known as sage or common sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub characterized by its woody stems, gray-green leaves, and blue to purple flowers. A member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, it is native to the Mediterranean region but has been widely naturalized across the globe. Renowned for its long-standing use in both culinary and medicinal traditions, sage is also popular today as an ornamental plant in gardens. The name "sage" is often broadly applied to various related species and cultivars within the Salvia genus.

: Details

Salvia officinalis, commonly known as sage or common sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub characterized by its woody stems, gray-green leaves, and blue to purple flowers. A member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, it is native to the Mediterranean region but has been widely naturalized across the globe. Renowned for its long-standing use in both culinary and medicinal traditions, sage is also popular today as an ornamental plant in gardens. The name "sage" is often broadly applied to various related species and cultivars within the Salvia genus.