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Salvia amplexicaulis

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Lamiaceae

Scientific name
  
Salvia amplexicaulis

Order
  
Lamiales

Genus
  
Salvia

Rank
  
Species

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Salvia cyanescens, Salvia ringens, Salvia candelabrum, Salvia hians, Salvia forsskaolei

Salvia amplexicaulis is a herbaceous perennial that is native to southeastern Europe. It is a close relative of Salvia nemorosa. Its specific epithet, amplexicaulis, refers to the "stem-clasping" stem leaves which have no stalks. Violet-blue flowers grow closely together in whorls, forming a nearly continuous spike, with plants reaching up to 90 cm (3.0 ft) tall.

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Salvia amplexicaulis Wikipedia