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Salvia amissa
Salvia amissa Epling
Santa Catalina Mountain Sage, Santa Catalina Sage, Catalina Mountain Sage, Aravaipa Sage
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SAAM5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Lavender to purple.
Distribution
USA: AZNative Habitat: Stream banks, moist meadows, full sun or light shade.
Web Reference
Webref 165 - Galiuro Sage (2021) Arizona Native Plant SocietyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Salvia amissa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Salvia amissa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Salvia amissa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-07-05Research By: CBR