salvia

American  

[sal-vee-uh] / ˈsæl vi ə /

noun

1. any plant of the genus Salvia, comprising the sages, having opposite leaves and whorled flowers.

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salvia British  

/ ˈsælvɪə /

noun

1. any herbaceous plant or small shrub of the genus Salvia, such as the sage, grown for their medicinal or culinary properties or for ornament: family Lamiaceae (labiates)

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Etymology

Origin of salvia

1835–45; < New Latin, Latin: sage

Example Sentences

Following a decade living in Portland, Ore., “I just want it to feel like Southern California,” he says as he grazes a palm over a salvia plant, releasing its aroma.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Aside from vegetables, they also grow medicinal herbs, some of which include camomile, salvia, calendula, lavender and epazote.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2022

In those areas, the birds can be attracted by planting things such as firebush, firespike, cuphea and salvia.

From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2020

His DNA was later found to match salvia on the back of the vestment worn by Canon White on 7 July last year.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2019

In the beds were asters, celosia, balsam, nasturtiums, marigold, zinnia, carnation, schizanthus, sweet peas, dahlias, gladiolus, candytuft, lilies, scabiosa, stocks, salvia, snapdragon, phlox, mignonette, four o'clocks and petunias.

From The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. by Shaw, Ellen Eddy