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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Salvia pratensis

Family : LAMIACEAE (Mint Family)
Common Name (UK) : Meadow Sage
Common Name (DE) : Wiesen-Salbei
Common Name (FR) : Sauge des prés
Habitat : Dry meadows, slopes, along paths. Prefers calcareous soil
Remarks : This plant is introduced to the U.S. where it is considered invasive. Can be used in cooking (Roast pork, veal, au gratin potatoes) as a condiment. Said to have medicinal properties.
First appearing : May
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date : May 13, 2005
  • Location :Along Epplestrasse in Moehringen, Stuttgartg.
    N48° 43.408' E9° 10.014'
  • Photo Date : May 22, 2004
  • Location : Hillside in the place called Schumisberg near Leonberg.
  • Photo Date : May 23, 2004
  • Location : In the field in the vicinity of Rappenhof near Leonberg.