Salvia Lyrata (Noun)
Meaning
Sage of eastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Salvia lyrata is a type of perennial sage that is native to the eastern United States.
- The flowers of salvia lyrata are typically blue or purple and are shaped like a lip, with the upper lip being shorter than the lower one.
- Salvia lyrata grows in woodland edges and open woods in the eastern United States, preferring well-drained soil.
- This sage, salvia lyrata, has attractive foliage that is lyre-shaped, hence its specific epithet lyrata.
- Salvia lyrata is a relatively low-maintenance perennial that attracts pollinators and adds a pop of color to gardens in the eastern United States.