Salvia facts for kids
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Salvia is a genus in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is one of three genera commonly referred to as Sage. Sage generally means common sage (Salvia officinalis).
This genus includes shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Different species of sage are grown as herbs and as ornamental plants. The ornamental species are commonly referred to by their scientific name Salvia.
Images for kids
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Male digger bee probing a male-stage flower of Salvia hierosolymitana. The stamens deposit pollen on the bee's back.
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Patch of Dominican sage (Salvia dominica) growing in Israel
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Salvia farinacea × Salvia longispicata 'Mystic Spires Blue'
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Salvia. × sylvestris 'Mainacht'
See also
In Spanish: Salvia para niños
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