Southern Meadow Sage

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Salvia virgata

Southern Meadow Sage, a reference photo
Photo: Hectonichus · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Salvia virgata (wand sage, southern meadow sage) is a perennial plant that is native to Asia and southeastern Europe. It is considered a noxious weed in many parts of the world.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Southern Meadow Sage 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Salvia
Species
Salvia virgata

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