Called “claries” in GBIF
Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.
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Salvia rosmarinus
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Salvia miltiorrhiza
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Salvia sclarea
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Salvia officinalis
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Salvia fruticosa
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Salvia farinacea
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