27,798 observations
black sage
Salvia mellifera
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Salvia
About
Salvia mellifera (black sage) is a small, highly aromatic, evergreen shrub of the genus Salvia (the sages) native to California, and Baja California, Mexico. It is common in the coastal sage scrub of Southern California and northern Baja California. Black sage has a dark appearance, especially during drought.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of black sage is Salvia mellifera.
- black sage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- black sage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- black sage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- black sage belongs to the order Lamiales.
- black sage belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- black sage belongs to the genus Salvia.