67 observations
Nile Sage
Salvia nilotica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Salvia
About
Salvia nilotica is a perennial shrub growing in the eastern African highlands from Ethiopia to Zimbabwe, between 900 and 3,600 m (3,000 and 11,800 ft) elevation. It has many creeping rhizomes and stems about 60–90 cm (24–35 in) tall. The small flowers, in whorls of 6–8, range from purple to rose to white.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Nile Sage is Salvia nilotica.
- Nile Sage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Nile Sage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Nile Sage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Nile Sage belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Nile Sage belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- Nile Sage belongs to the genus Salvia.