Definition of salvia
: any of a large and widely distributed genus (Salvia) of herbs and shrubs of the mint family having a 2-lipped open calyx and two anthers; especially : one (S. splendens) with scarlet flowers
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This is a popular salvia and hummingbird magnet with profuse blooms and aromatic foliage.
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Pentas, lantana, verbena, zinnia, salvias, Mexican butterfly weed and buddleia are excellent flowering plants to attract butterflies to your garden this summer.
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Pentas, lantana, verbena, zinnia, salvias, Mexican butterfly weed and buddleia are excellent flowering plants to attract butterflies to your garden this summer.
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Quality nurseries offer special sections filled with hummingbird favorites such as honeysuckle, salvia, hyssop, hardy fuchsia, evergreen Penstemon, bee balm and many others.
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Sims said agents, while standing outside the vehicle, noticed two plastic bags inside containing salvia.
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The child, who is under the age of 1, was in the living room where the marijuana and salvia were being smoked, Sims said.
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Investigators ended up seizing about 70 grams of synthetic drugs - salvia.
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Origin and Etymology of salvia
New Latin, from Latin, sage — more at sage
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of salvia
1 capitalized : a genus of widely distributed herbs or shrubs of the mint family (Labiatae) including the sage (S. officinalis)
2: any herb or shrub of the genus Salvia
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Spanish Central: Translation of salvia Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about salvia
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