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Sage

Sage: The Culinary Herb

Salvia officinalis (sage, also called garden sage, golden sage, kitchen sage, true sage, common sage, or culinary sage) is a perennial evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers.
It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant.