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Mediterranean sage

Salvia aethiopis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Salvia

About

Salvia aethiopis is a species of perennial plant known by the common names Mediterranean sage or African sage. It is best known as a noxious weed, particularly in the western United States. It is native to Eurasia and was probably introduced to North America as a contaminant of alfalfa seed. It is a weed of rangelands and pastures. It is unpalatable to livestock, it disrupts native floral communities, and it becomes a physical nuisance due to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean sage?
The scientific name of Mediterranean sage is Salvia aethiopis.
What kingdom does Mediterranean sage belong to?
Mediterranean sage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Mediterranean sage belong to?
Mediterranean sage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Mediterranean sage belong to?
Mediterranean sage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Mediterranean sage belong to?
Mediterranean sage belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does Mediterranean sage belong to?
Mediterranean sage belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
What genus does Mediterranean sage belong to?
Mediterranean sage belongs to the genus Salvia.