Salvia clarea
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Definition
Noun: * A species of flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae), scientifically named Salvia sclarea, commonly known as clary or clary sage. It is characterized by its tall, stout growth, hairy leaves, and clusters of white, pink, or violet flowers. It is cultivated for the essential oil derived from its flowers and leaves, which is used in flavoring, perfumery, and aromatherapy.
Examples of Usage
- The field was planted with salvia clarea for essential oil production.
- The distinct, herbaceous scent in the perfume comes from salvia clarea.
- Salvia clarea is known for its purported calming properties in herbal traditions.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In taxonomic and horticultural writing, is often used synonymously with the accepted name . The phrase specifies the exact species within the large genus.
- The study compared the essential oil yield of Salvia clarea with that of common sage (Salvia officinalis).
Variants and Related Words
- Clary (n.): The common name for .
- Clary Sage (n.): The most frequent common name for this plant, especially in aromatherapy and gardening contexts.
- (n.): The current, accepted botanical Latin name for this species.
Synonyms
- Clary sage
- (botanical synonym)
Related Phrases
- Clary sage oil (n.): The essential oil extracted from .
- Clary sage oil is a common ingredient in high-end perfumes.
Noun
- stout Mediterranean sage with white or pink or violet flowers; yields oil used as a flavoring and in perfumery