Meadow clary facts for kids
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The Meadow Clary (also known as Meadow Sage) is a beautiful plant with bright blue-purple flowers. Its scientific name is Salvia pratensis. This plant is a type of sage and belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes mint!
You can find Meadow Clary growing naturally in many parts of the world. It is common in Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It's a perennial plant, which means it lives for more than two years and comes back each spring.
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About Meadow Clary
What it Looks Like
Meadow Clary is a herbaceous plant, meaning it has soft stems instead of woody ones like trees. It can grow quite tall, sometimes reaching up to 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) high!
Its leaves grow in pairs on opposite sides of the stem. The leaves at the bottom of the plant can be as long as 15 centimeters (about 6 inches). As you go higher up the stem, the leaves become smaller.
The most striking feature of the Meadow Clary is its flowers. They are usually a deep blue-purple color. Sometimes, you might even find rare pink or white flowers.
Where it Grows
This plant loves to grow in natural, untouched soils. You'll often spot it in grasslands, which are open areas covered in grass. It also likes the edges of scrublands and woodlands. These are places where the land hasn't been changed much by people.
Why People Grow It
Because of its pretty flowers, Meadow Clary is often grown as an ornamental plant. This means people plant it in their gardens or parks just for its beauty. It adds a lovely splash of color to any landscape!
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Rose colored form.
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Flower close-up
See also
In Spanish: Salvia pratensis para niños
