165 Common sage Salvia officinalis Salvia officinalis (sage, also called garden sage, or common sage) is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the family Lamiaceae and is native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "sage" is also used for a number of related and unrelated species. 32729 Common_sage 165.jpg image/jpeg 145290 2012-04-20T09:41:27Z 175 Herbs and Spices Herbs Type 1 2011-02-09T00:37:23Z 2019-05-14T18:04:17Z false specific 38868 true FOOD00165