3,054 observations
Wild Sage
Salvia polystachia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Lamiaceae ›Genus: Salvia
About
Salvia polystachia, also spelt Salvia polystachya, is a herbaceous perennial native to central Mexico and south through Central America into Panama, typically growing at elevations from 5,000 to 10,000 feet in mild climates where there is some summer rain. It is one of the species used as chia and it is rarely seen in horticulture.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Wild Sage is Salvia polystachia.
- Wild Sage belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Wild Sage belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Wild Sage belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Wild Sage belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Wild Sage belongs to the family Lamiaceae.
- Wild Sage belongs to the genus Salvia.