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Salvia veneris
Kythrean Sage
Origin: Cyprus, just west of Kythrea.
| Family |
| Lamiaceae |
| Genus |
| Salvia |
| Species |
| veneris |
| Category |
| Perennials |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A critically endangered plant with only 4,000 individuals remaining. Leaves are positioned in a basal rosette and have bicoloured flowers similar to Salvia offcinalis (the common kitchen herb). When crushed the stems give off a delightful smell. |
| Habitat |
| The summit of limestone hills and lava intrusions. |
| Flower Description |
| Small flowers, the upper lip pale blue lowering and white with faint yellow marking on the lower portion. |
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