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Salvia sclarea - Clary sage
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Salvia sclarea (clary or clary sage) is a biennial or short-lived herbaceous perennial in the genus Salvia. It is native to the northern Mediterranean Basin, along with some areas in north Africa and Central Asia. The plant has a lengthy history as a medicinal herb, and is currently grown for its essential oil.
Uses
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
linalool (an alcohol) and acetic acid (an acid) combine to become linalyl acetate[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Agrimony |
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | spreading mass | Foliage color is medium green Mostly green but varies toward gray |
Large whorls of 4 to 6 flowers in upright panicles above the foliage.
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | violet, white | 5 | The pink to purple floral bracts remain showy after the white to mauve corollas fade and flower stalks with upright spikes |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome | clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown | With hooked hairs | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Grow in light, moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in full sun but can tolerate light partial shade[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Plants of Salvia sclarea
Plant of Salvia sclarea
Clusters of clary flowers
Close-up
Close-up
Leaves
References
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