Salvia keerlii is a herbaceous perennial that is native to Mexico. It freely branches, reaching up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and wide. The ovate-lanceolate leaves are grayish, reaching 4 cm (1.6 in), and aromatic. The lilac flowers grow in whorls on short inflorescences, blooming midsummer to autumn.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Salvia keerlii being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Salvia melissodora
- Salvia cuspidata
- Salvia urolepis
- Salvia polystachia
- Salvia ballotiflora
- Salvia thyrsiflora
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Salvia
- Species
- Salvia keerlii
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