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Lyre-leaf sage

Salvia lyrata

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Native Americans used the root as a salve for sores, and used the whole plant as a tea for colds and coughs.

Habitat:

My yard

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Salvia lyrata

Species ID Suggestions

Lyre-leaf Sage

Salvia lyrata
chesterbperry
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Comments (2)
Maria dB
Thanks, Chester. You're right - it's important to get photos of all parts of the plant.
chesterbperry
Don'e forget to get pics of those leaves and stems ;)

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Flowers of the Southeastern United States
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Flowers of North America
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PublishedApril 27, 2013

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