Definition

Noun: * A perennial herb (Salvia verbenaca) native to Eurasia, characterized by blue to violet flowers, wrinkled leaves resembling those of verbena, and naturalized in parts of the United States. It is a species of sage.

Usage

• "Wild clary" is used as a common name for a specific plant species. It is typically used in botanical, horticultural, or natural history contexts.
• It functions as a singular, countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• The meadow was dotted with the blue spikes of wild clary.
• Wild clary is often found in dry, grassy habitats.
• Botanists noted the naturalization of wild clary in the coastal states.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in ecological studies discussing naturalized or non-native flora.
• It may appear in historical texts about traditional herbal uses, as many species have been used in folk medicine.

Variants and Related Words

• Salvia verbenaca: The botanical Latin name for wild clary.
• Vervain sage: Another common name for the same plant, referencing its verbena-like foliage.
• Clary sage: A related but distinct species () known for its essential oil. Note: "Clary sage" is not a synonym for "wild clary."

Synonyms

• Vervain sage

Different Meanings

• The word "clary" alone can refer to other plants in the genus, most notably clary sage (). Therefore, the modifier "wild" specifies this particular species ().

Noun

1. Eurasian sage with blue flowers and foliage like verbena; naturalized in United States