Salvia africana-caerulea
| Salvia africana-caerulea | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Salvia |
| Species: | S. africana-caerulea |
| Binomial name | |
| Salvia africana-caerulea L. | |
Salvia africana-caerulea is a heavy branched aromatic perennial shrub native to the coast of South Africa, found on coastal dunes and in nearby rocky hills up to 600 m elevation. It grows to 60-90 cm, with round grayish stems covered with hairs that release a strong scent when brushed. The leaves are a soft grey-green, lighter on the underside, and elliptical shaped. The inflorescences reach 30 cm long, with 2-6 flowers in each whorl, ranging from pale blue to pale violet or pink.[1]
Notes
- ↑ Clebsch, Betsy; Barner, Carol D. (2003). The New Book of Salvias. Timber Press. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-88192-560-9.