Salvia Clarea (Noun)
Meaning
Stout Mediterranean sage with white or pink or violet flowers; yields oil used as a flavoring and in perfumery.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Salvia clarea, commonly known as clary, has been a significant crop for the perfumery industry for centuries.
- Clary is cultivated primarily for its essential oil which has various uses including aromatherapy.
- Some fragrance enthusiasts praise salvia clarea essential oil for its subtle sweetness.
- Oil of salvia clarea, is steam-distilled from the flowering tops of the clary sage plant.
- To this day salvia clarea essential oil is valued in the flavor and perfume industry for its characteristic fresh and sweet note.