Salvia ballotiflora

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Salvia ballotiflora
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S. ballotiflora
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Salvia ballotiflora

Salvia ballotiflora (Shrubby blue sage, Mejorana) is a perennial native to Texas, often growing in limestone canyons. It grows to 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) high, with bluish or purplish flowers. Leaves are used for flavoring foods.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ USDA Plants Profile
  2. ^ Powell, A. Michael (1998). Trees and shrubs of the Trans-Pecos and adjacent areas. University of Texas Press. p. 347. ISBN 9780292765733.