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Silver Sage

Salvia argentea

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Field Notes

Description:

Large white flowers tinged with purple with green bracts, borne in a large pyramidal inflorescence. Leaves irregular toothed, wooly, silver colored (see last photo).

Habitat:

Mountain meadow on the edge of deciduous woodland.

Notes:

Native to Mediterranean region.

Reference Links:

Silver Sage - Salvia argentea - Overview, Salvia argentea - Wikipedia

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Comments (2)
KostasZontanos
I also like very much the symmetry and the simplicity of this beatiful flower!

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Flowers of Europe
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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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Greek Flora mission
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Mediterranean Flora & Fauna
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2017 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedMay 13, 2017

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