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White Sage, Salvia apiana

Presented by: David Makynen

Hi, I'm David Makynen, future Anthropologist and Professor. Today's presentation is on White Sage, Salvia apiana.

Botany

  • Scientific Name:
    Salvia apiana

  • Plant Family:
    Mint (LAMIACEAE)

  • Plant Type:
    Shrub/Bush

  • Location:
    Mediterranean & SW US (CA)

  • Climate:
    Dry

  • Height:
    4 feet

  • Leaf:
    Gray & Waxy

  • Blooming Period:
    April

  • Blooming Length:
    One Month

  • Average Cost:
    $4USD/3" potted plant

Uses

  • Food (spice)

  • Ornamental (garden)

  • Medicinal (remedies)

  • Religious (cleansing)

Sources

  • http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/604.htm

  • http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/salapiana.htm

  • http://cochise.uia.net/alistar/whitesage.htm

  • http://www.livingdesert.org/plants/white_sage.asp

And a special thanks to:

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