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Mexican Sage
Salvia mexicana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Salvia
About
Salvia mexicana (Mexican sage) is a herbaceous shrubby perennial native to a wide area of central Mexico, growing at elevations from 2,600 to 8,500 feet (800 to 2,600 metres). It grows in tropical areas in the south and arid subtropical habitats in the north, often at the edges of forests.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Sage is Salvia mexicana.
- Mexican Sage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Mexican Sage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Mexican Sage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Mexican Sage belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Mexican Sage belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- Mexican Sage belongs to the genus Salvia.