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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the tribe Mentheae — the sage plants.

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Examples

  • We found also the pretty purple and white toad-flax, [Footnote: Linaria versicolor] the handsome gold-flowered spurges, [Footnote: Euphorbia sylvatica and E. cyparissea] the elegant orange and crimson-streaked salvia, [Footnote: Salvia glutinosa] with others more familiar to us.

    The Roof of France Matilda Betham-Edwards 1877

  • Hawthorn Berry (Crataegus pinnatifida), and Chinese salvia (Salvia miltiorrhiza; two Medicinal mushrooms, Certified Organic

    THE MEDICAL NEWS 2010

  • These seeds, which are known as Salvia hispanica , or chia seeds, have a long history that dates back to the ancient Aztecs.

    The NFL's Top-Secret Seed Reed Albergotti 2012

  • Despite carrying a lot of the same cultural trappings as pot, Salvia is actually pretty unique, from a chemical standpoint.

    Scientists Mine YouTube To Study Effects Of Salvia Divinorum | Impact Lab 2010

  • I know of something that might get you in touch with Rodney, its called Salvia Divinorum, well since most countries/states dont have any legislation about it, its legal.

    ActionTrip Gaming News 2009

  • I was wondering if it was the Salvia, which is only a couple of feet away from it.

    August Playbook-GBBD « Fairegarden 2009

  • The Salvia is the dreamed for prince to accompany this grass.

    Muhly Watch Friday « Fairegarden 2009

  • Sage belongs to a class called Salvia, and there are many decorative varieties not suitable to be kitchen herbs.

    Archive 2008-09-01 Kalyn Denny 2008

  • COSTELLO (voice-over): It's called Salvia, and those who supposedly use it are celebrating their trips online.

    CNN Transcript Jul 16, 2007 2007

  • There is another flower, called the Salvia, which belongs to the same family as our dead-nettle, and I think you will agree with me that its way of dusting the bee's back is most clever.

    The Fairy-Land of Science Arabella B. Buckley 1884

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