Knowra Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis, or common sage, is a perennial Mediterranean herb in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Its aromatic leaves are used as a culinary herb and in traditional preparations.
Salvia : Salvia is a large genus of flowering plants in the mint family, including culinary herbs and ornamental species. Common sage is one species within this diverse genus.
Culinary herb : A culinary herb is a plant whose leaves or other fresh parts are used to season food. Common sage is grown chiefly for its flavorful leaves in cooking.
Salvia fruticosa : Salvia fruticosa, or Greek sage, is a Mediterranean shrub whose leaves are used as a culinary herb. It is a closely related Mediterranean sage that is sometimes sold or used in place of common sage.
Herb garden : An herb garden is a garden devoted to plants grown for culinary, medicinal, or aromatic uses. Common sage is a traditional perennial planting in herb gardens.
Lamiaceae : Lamiaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes mint, basil, rosemary, and many aromatic herbs. The family’s characteristic aromatic oils are prominent in common sage.
Poultry seasoning : Poultry seasoning is a herb-and-spice blend commonly used to flavor poultry dishes and stuffings. Sage is a characteristic ingredient in many versions of this seasoning.
Salvia apiana : Salvia apiana, or white sage, is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. White sage is a different species with distinct ecology and cultural uses.
Mediterranean climate : A Mediterranean climate has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. These conditions characterize much of common sage’s native range and suit its cultivation.
Essential oil : An essential oil is a concentrated mixture of volatile compounds produced by plants and other organisms. Volatile compounds in sage leaves produce much of their characteristic scent.
Herbal medicine : Herbal medicine uses plants or plant-derived preparations for health-related purposes. Sage has a long history of use in traditional herbal preparations.
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