salvia

But it is, in truth, the family arch of the Sergii, raised in honour of one of that house by his wife Salvia Postuma.

Salvia, sal′vi-a, n. a large genus of gamopetalous Labiate plants, including the sage.

Very few novelties occur: hedges of Hippophæ and roses, Salvia very common to-day; asses were seen laden with dried Ruwash leaves.

There is a plant called Salvia glutinosa—easily recognized by its sticky calyx and pale yellow flowers.