hummingbird sage

Salvia spathacea

Member of sages (genus Salvia)
mint family (family Lamiaceae)
dicots (class Magnoliopsida)
red purple, red, salmon in flowering plants

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• perennial herb, mat-like
• corolla tube 25–35 mm, red purple to salmon
• upper lip 7–8 mm; lower lip 10–12 mm
• common in urban areas, but very rare in wild areas

Toxicity of salvia, sage (Salvia spp.):
0 – Non-toxic.

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Chris’s observations: 4 (2 are research grade)

Locations:

• Dimond Canyon Trail, Oakland
• Garrapata SP
• San Bruno Mountain State & County Park
• Ulistac Natural Area, Santa Clara

Months:

• Jun.: 2
• Jul.: 1
• Aug.: 1

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Not all sites include this taxon:

• Salvia spathacea → iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora
• not yet listed → FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora