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Clary Sage The flowers are lilac in color and are produced in whorls on the top of the stems, with the upper lip curled up. Large heart-shaped leaves grow off a central stalk. It grows up to 3 feet.  Clary sage has a history of use as a medicinal herb, flavoring agent, and aromatic. Clary Sage,Geotagged,Salvia sclarea,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Clary Sage

The flowers are lilac in color and are produced in whorls on the top of the stems, with the upper lip curled up. Large heart-shaped leaves grow off a central stalk. It grows up to 3 feet. Clary sage has a history of use as a medicinal herb, flavoring agent, and aromatic.

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''Salvia sclarea'' is a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial in the genus ''Salvia''. It is native to the northern Mediterranean Basin, along with some areas in north Africa and Central Asia. The plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb, and is currently grown for its essential oil.

Similar species: Lamiales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Mar 1, 2018. Captured Jul 20, 2016 10:09 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/395s
  • ISO100
  • 236mm